Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SH100

The following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SH100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 3 years after the SH100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-30W matches up against the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-30W against the SH100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and SH100.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.