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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 5 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30W grades vs the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung TL320

 WG-30W TL320 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2009More recent by 69 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TL320 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL320

 WG-30W TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W and the TL320.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and TL320.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
Samsung TL320 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung TL320 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL320
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung TL320
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-10-09 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lbs) -
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $380