Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 4 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-30W scores versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL210. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W vs the TL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and TL210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and TL210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-30W will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.