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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was revealed 3 years after the MV800 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-30 scores against the MV800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung MV800

 WG-30 MV800 
IntroducedOctober 2014September 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh WG-30

 MV800 WG-30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung MV800

 WG-30 MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with exterior 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 MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 compared to the MV800.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and MV800.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
43
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung MV800
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-10-09 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $428 $499