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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled 4 years after the TL350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W matches up versus the TL350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung TL350

 WG-30W TL350 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2010Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 TL350 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL350

 WG-30W TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W and the TL350.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and TL350.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-30W is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Samsung TL350 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography details
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL350
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-10-09 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $400