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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 10 months later than the WB35F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-30W scores vs the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-30W WB35F 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2014Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB35F WG-30W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB35F

 WG-30W WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W and the WB35F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-30W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
Samsung WB35F Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
71
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-10-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $130