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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 5 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung SL30

 WG-4 GPS SL30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 SL30 WG-4 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL30

 WG-4 GPS SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the SL30.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and SL30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Samsung SL30
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (235g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
69
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 240 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $93