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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(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
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX3000

 WG-30 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX3000 WG-30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX3000

 WG-30 NX3000 
IntroducedOctober 2014May 2014Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (230g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
34
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (230g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX3000
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