Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 5 years after the SL30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-30 matches up versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 and the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer WG-30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.