Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was launched 8 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 scores against the GX-1L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 and the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and GX-1L.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-30 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.