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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
Samsung GX-1S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung GX-1S

 WG-30 GX-1S 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2006Newer by 107 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-30

 GX-1S WG-30 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-1S

 WG-30 GX-1S 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (605 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1S
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than average (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
43
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging features
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung GX-1S
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