Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung WB350F

Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was introduced 6 years after the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-70 matches up versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 compared to the WB350F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.