Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700

Here is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was unveiled 3 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-30 scores against the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 has outer 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.