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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was manufactured 10 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-30W grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-30W Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2014More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WG-30W Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-10-09 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $400