Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30

Below is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was revealed 10 months later than the NX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WG-30 matches up vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 compared to the NX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and NX30 is 91 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and NX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WG-30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.