Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX11
WG-30 | NX11 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh WG-30
NX11 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX11
WG-30 | NX11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX11 | |
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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 |