Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX20
WG-30 | NX20 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-30
NX20 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX20
WG-30 | NX20 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |