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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 16 months later than the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 scores vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-30 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedOctober 2014June 2013Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh WG-30

 Galaxy NX WG-30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-30 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has got physical 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 Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 against the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery (440 shots)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (495g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
34
touch screen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-10-09 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $1,300