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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB700

 WG-30 WB700 
LaunchedOctober 2014December 2010Fresher by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WB700 WG-30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB700

 WG-30 WB700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung WB700
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-10-09 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) ()
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $428 $300