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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was announced 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W scores against the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung SL30

 WG-30W SL30 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SL30 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL30

 WG-30W SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W and the SL30.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and SL30.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $93