Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL240
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL240 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
- Announced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as ST5000
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Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung TL240, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-30 was released 4 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-30 scores versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung TL240
| WG-30 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh WG-30
| TL240 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung TL240
| WG-30 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 offers outer 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) and the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 and the TL240.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and TL240.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5000 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $428 | $171 |