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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Launched October 2014
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was unveiled 3 years after the NX11 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-30 scores vs the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX11

 WG-30 NX11 
ReleasedOctober 2014December 2010Newer by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX11 WG-30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX11

 WG-30 NX11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30 against the NX11.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30 and NX11.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh WG-30 will provide more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung NX11
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
24
offers face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (499g)
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX11
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX11
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-10-09 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
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 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $428 $626