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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 2 years after the DV300F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-30W matches up against the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-30W DV300F 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2012More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 DV300F WG-30W 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung DV300F

 WG-30W DV300F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W and the DV300F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and DV300F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-30W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung DV300F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $200