Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.