Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.