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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F, 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 WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was announced 22 months later than the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-30W matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-30W WB800F 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2013More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WB800F WG-30W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB800F

 WG-30W WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has got external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W versus the WB800F.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-30W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung WB800F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung WB800F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-10-09 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $300