Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-30 was manufactured 5 months later than the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-30 grades versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX3000
WG-30 | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh WG-30
NX3000 | WG-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX3000
WG-30 | NX3000 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | May 2014 | Similar age | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-30 and the NX3000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and NX3000.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-10-09 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 370 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $428 | $897 |