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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched October 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 20 months later than the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-30W matches up versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-30W Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedOctober 2014February 2013Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Galaxy Camera WG-30W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-30W Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W provides external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W against the Galaxy Camera.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-30W should have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (300 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than others (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-10-09 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $450