Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX200

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.