Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was announced 4 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-30W scores versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W and the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and TL500.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-30W will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have an edge in sensor technology.