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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Launched October 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL102, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was brought out 5 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-30 grades against the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung SL102

 WG-30 SL102 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-30

 SL102 WG-30 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL102

 WG-30 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30 vs the SL102.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and SL102.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung SL102
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-10-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $428 $130