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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 11 years after the SL102 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-70 scores vs the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung SL102

 WG-70 SL102 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2009Newer by 135 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SL102 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL102

 WG-70 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-70 versus the SL102.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and SL102.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
30
great maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings On, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $130