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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL240, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 4 years after the TL240 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-30W scores versus the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung TL240

 WG-30W TL240 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 58 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TL240 WG-30W 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL240

 WG-30W TL240 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outer measurements 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 TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W vs the TL240.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and TL240.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
71
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
includes focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL240 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung TL240
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung TL240
Also Known as - ST5000
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-10-09 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $171