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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-4 grades vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung SL30

 WG-4 SL30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-4

 SL30 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL30

 WG-4 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the SL30.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and SL30.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
72
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (240 CIPA)
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung SL30
Alternative name - ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 230g (0.51 pounds) 140g (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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $93