Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Launched October 2014
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB700
WG-30 | WB700 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | December 2010 | Fresher by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh WG-30
WB700 | WG-30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB700
WG-30 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |