Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30 was launched 22 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-30 grades versus the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions 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 NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 and the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and NX300M.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger WG-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.