Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-30 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.