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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 20 months after the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-30 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2013More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-30

 Galaxy Camera WG-30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-30 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 and the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-30 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-10-09 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $428 $450