Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL620
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(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
- Launched October 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30W was released 5 years after the SL620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30W scores vs the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung SL620
| WG-30W | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 69 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| SL620 | WG-30W |
|---|
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL620
| WG-30W | SL620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has got external 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 SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W compared to the SL620.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and SL620.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WG-30W will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung SL620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung SL620 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-10-09 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $280 | $200 |
