Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB250F
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30W was unveiled 22 months later than the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-30W scores against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB250F
| WG-30W | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-30W
| WB250F | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB250F
| WG-30W | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W offers physical 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) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30W against the WB250F.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WB250F.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung WB250F |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-10-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $280 | $250 |