Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 | February 2009 | More recent by 134 months | |
| Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung 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 |