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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 7 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-70 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-70 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2012Newer by 91 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Ricoh WG-70

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-70 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-70 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-70 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
71
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
36
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-04 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes On, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $606