Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX30
| WG-30 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2014 |  | January 2014 | More recent by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh WG-30
| NX30 | WG-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX30
| WG-30 | NX30 |
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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.
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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung 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 |
| Launch cost | $428 | $699 |
