Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL210

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung TL210, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was released 4 years after the TL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-30 matches up versus the TL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 compared to the TL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and TL210.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.