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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was brought out 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-30W scores versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung SL102

 WG-30W SL102 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SL102 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL102

 WG-30W SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W features outside 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 SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W vs the SL102.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and SL102.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
43
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $130