Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.