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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 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 WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled 3 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-30W grades versus the WB750 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB750

 WG-30W WB750 
IntroducedOctober 2014September 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB750 WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB750

 WG-30W WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-30W versus the WB750.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and WB750.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
Samsung WB750 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB750
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB750
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-10-09 2011-09-01
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $339