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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 11 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-70 matches up versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung SL30

 WG-70 SL30 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2009More recent by 134 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SL30 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL30

 WG-70 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 versus the SL30.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and SL30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
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
Launch price $280 $93