Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-30W scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The newer WG-30W will have an edge in sensor innovation.