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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was announced 8 years after the WB210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-70 scores versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-70 WB210 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2011More modern by 105 months
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WB210 WG-70 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB210

 WG-70 WB210 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 vs the WB210.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and WB210.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (174g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.43 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $279