Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was released 4 years after the PL200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-30 matches up versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 compared to the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.