Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 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)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Launched September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-30 was announced 4 years after the NX100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-30 grades vs the NX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX100
WG-30 | NX100 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | September 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh WG-30
NX100 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX100
WG-30 | NX100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has 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 NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-30 and the NX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and NX100.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX100 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2010-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | VGA AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 pounds) | 282g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 420 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $428 | $386 |