Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was announced 3 months prior to the NX3000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-20 grades vs the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-20 and the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and NX3000.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-20 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.