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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung PL200

 WG-30 PL200 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2010Newer by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 PL200 WG-30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL200

 WG-30 PL200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-10-09 2010-07-21
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $428 $0