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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-30W was unveiled 10 months later than the WB2200F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-30W matches up versus the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB2200F

 WG-30W WB2200F 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2014More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB2200F WG-30W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB2200F

 WG-30W WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W has physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W and the WB2200F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and WB2200F is 91 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and WB2200F.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (708 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (708g)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB2200F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB2200F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-10-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 708 gr (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $599