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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung TL210

 WG-30W TL210 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2010More recent by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TL210 WG-30W 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL210

 WG-30W TL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (177 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL210
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-10-09 2010-01-06
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $230