Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB35F

The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was released 10 months after the WB35F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-30 matches up against the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the WB35F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.