Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung SL202
WG-30 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 69 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-30
SL202 | WG-30 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL202
WG-30 | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |