Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung WB850F

Lets take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30 was announced 2 years after the WB850F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-30 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 versus the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WB850F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.