Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-30 was revealed 11 months after the NX300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 grades against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX300
WG-30 | NX300 | |||
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Revealed | October 2014 | November 2013 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh WG-30
NX300 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 230k | Sharper display (+538k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX300
WG-30 | NX300 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 and the NX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and NX300.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 pounds) | 331g (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 330 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $428 | $750 |