Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014
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Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-30 was released within a month of the NX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-30 grades versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX1
| WG-30 | NX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-30
| NX1 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX1
| WG-30 | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | September 2014 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-30 vs the NX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and NX1.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2014-09-15 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 209 |
| Cross focus points | - | 153 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 15.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 500 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1900 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $428 | $1,500 |