Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 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
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung ST30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-30W was released 3 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W scores versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung ST30
WG-30W | ST30 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Ricoh WG-30W
ST30 | WG-30W | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung ST30
WG-30W | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W versus the ST30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and ST30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $280 | $55 |