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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 4 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30W grades vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung PL200

 WG-30W PL200 
RevealedOctober 2014July 2010Fresher by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 PL200 WG-30W 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung PL200

 WG-30W PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W versus the PL200.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and PL200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer WG-30W will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Samsung PL200
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung PL200
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung PL200
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-07-21
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $0