• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB2100 advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Samsung WB2100

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 503g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L820

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L820
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
Ricoh Theta V
Nikon L820
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon L830

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L830
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
Ricoh Theta V
Nikon L830
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Samsung WB2100
Fujifilm S8600
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Ricoh Theta V
Fujifilm S8600
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon L840

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L840
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out
Ricoh Theta V
Nikon L840
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon B500

Samsung WB2100
Nikon B500
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Ricoh Theta V
Nikon B500
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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