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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was launched 3 years after the WB210 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30W matches up vs the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB210

 WG-30W WB210 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2011Newer by 40 months
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB210 WG-30W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB210

 WG-30W WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30W versus the WB210.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and WB210.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB210
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-10-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $279