Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung PL210
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-70 was revealed 9 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-70 grades against the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung PL210
| WG-70 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 111 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Ricoh WG-70
| PL210 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung PL210
| WG-70 | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-70 against the PL210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and PL210.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung PL210 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2020-02-04 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | On, off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $280 | $200 |