Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung SL30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.