Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung ST30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.