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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 8 years after the DV300F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-70 grades vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung DV300F

 WG-70 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2012More modern by 99 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Ricoh WG-70

 DV300F WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung DV300F

 WG-70 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 against the DV300F.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung DV300F
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-04 2012-01-02
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $200