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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 5 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-30 matches up vs the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-30 SL202 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2009More recent by 69 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-30

 SL202 WG-30 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL202

 WG-30 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 provides external 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 vs the SL202.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and SL202.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2009-02-17
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $428 $140