Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-30 was launched 22 months after the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 scores versus the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung WB800F
WG-30 | WB800F | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-30
WB800F | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB800F
WG-30 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30 and the WB800F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WB800F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $428 | $300 |