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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled 3 years after the WB700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-30W scores against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB700

 WG-30W WB700 
AnnouncedOctober 2014December 2010Newer by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB700 WG-30W 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB700

 WG-30W WB700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account 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") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W against the WB700.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger WG-30W should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Street photography with Samsung WB700
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB700
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB700
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB700
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-10-09 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $300