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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung PL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was manufactured 3 years after the PL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-30 matches up versus the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung PL210

 WG-30 PL210 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2011Newer by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh WG-30

 PL210 WG-30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL210

 WG-30 PL210 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 offers external dimensions 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 PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 against the PL210.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and PL210.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
Samsung PL210 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL210
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung PL210
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-10-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
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