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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 6 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung SL30

 WG-5 GPS SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 SL30 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL30

 WG-5 GPS SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the SL30.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and SL30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Street photography with Samsung SL30
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (236g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (236 grams)
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236g (0.52 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $93