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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Released October 2014
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX30

 WG-30 NX30 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2014More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX30 WG-30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX30

 WG-30 NX30 

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-30
Street photography with Samsung NX30
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX30
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX30
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-10-09 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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