Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
- Introduced October 2014
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-1S, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-30 was announced 8 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-30 grades against the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung GX-1S
WG-30 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | January 2006 | Newer by 107 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-30
GX-1S | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-1S
WG-30 | GX-1S | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 has outer 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-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 against the GX-1S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and GX-1S.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung GX-1S |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-10-09 | 2006-01-16 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 605 grams (1.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $428 | $850 |