Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL120
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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The following is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL120, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30 was released 3 years after the PL120 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30 grades against the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung PL120
| WG-30 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2014 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh WG-30
| PL120 | WG-30 |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL120
| WG-30 | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 versus the PL120.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and PL120.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung PL120 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
| Card slots | 1 | - |
| Pricing at release | $428 | $150 |