Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-30 was announced 8 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-30 matches up vs the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung GX-10
WG-30 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | October 2014 | September 2006 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-30
GX-10 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-10
WG-30 | GX-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 versus the GX-10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and GX-10.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung GX-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 gr (0.42 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $850 |