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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Later Model is Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30 was brought out 2 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-30 grades against the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX1000

 WG-30 NX1000 
RevealedOctober 2014April 2012Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX1000 WG-30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX1000

 WG-30 NX1000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with physical measurements 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 NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 and the NX1000.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and NX1000.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography details
71
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
34
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX1000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-10-09 2012-04-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $428 $388