Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung SL620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-30 was released 5 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30 matches up against the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung SL620
WG-30 | SL620 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-30
SL620 | WG-30 |
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Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung SL620
WG-30 | SL620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer 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 SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 versus the SL620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and SL620.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called | - | PL65 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $428 | $200 |