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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was launched 11 years after the SL202 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-70 matches up against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-70 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 134 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SL202 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL202

 WG-70 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 and the SL202.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and SL202.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $140