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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210, 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 NX210 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was launched 2 years after the NX210 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-30 scores vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX210

 WG-30 NX210 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2012More modern by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX210 WG-30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX210

 WG-30 NX210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 compared to the NX210.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and NX210.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung NX210
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX210
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-10-09 2012-08-14
Physical type 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $625