Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB2200F

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung WB2200F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was introduced 10 months later than the WB2200F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-30 matches up against the WB2200F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30 against the WB2200F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and WB2200F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-30 will have a benefit in sensor technology.