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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • Launched October 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was launched 3 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-30 grades vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-30 WB210 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2011Fresher by 40 months
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WB210 WG-30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB210

 WG-30 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 has external 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 WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 versus the WB210.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and WB210.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung WB210
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung WB210
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-10-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 192g (0.42 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $428 $279