Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB350F
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2014
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-30W matches up vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB350F
| WG-30W | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Ricoh WG-30W
| WB350F | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB350F
| WG-30W | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W comes with outer 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W vs the WB350F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and WB350F.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-30W is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung WB350F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung WB350F |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2014-01-07 |
| 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $280 | $260 |