Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Introduced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Following is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30 was brought out 22 months after the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30 scores vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB250F
| WG-30 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-30
| WB250F | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB250F
| WG-30 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 against the WB250F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and WB250F.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB250F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $428 | $250 |
