Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung PL210

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

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).

Check the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.