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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 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 NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was introduced 2 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-30 matches up against the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX20

 WG-30 NX20 
IntroducedOctober 2014April 2012More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX20 WG-30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX20

 WG-30 NX20 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-30 vs the NX20.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and NX20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger WG-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
Samsung NX20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
78
selfie friendly display
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX20
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-10-09 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 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) 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 341 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 300 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $428 $1,100