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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was brought out 2 years after the NX200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30 grades against the NX200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX200

 WG-30 NX200 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX200 WG-30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX200

 WG-30 NX200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 provides 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) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30 against the NX200.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and NX200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX200 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WG-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography factors
Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography information
Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
34
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX200
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-10-09 2012-02-28
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 192g (0.42 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 300 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $428 $818