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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 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 NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung NX500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30 was introduced 4 months before the NX500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-30 scores against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX500

 WG-30 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh WG-30

 NX500 WG-30 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX500

 WG-30 NX500 
LaunchedOctober 2014February 2015Same age
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 comes with 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 NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-30 versus the NX500.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30 and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30 and NX500.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX500 will render greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
has manual focus
great MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
Samsung NX500 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
great MP (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great MP (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX500
 Ricoh WG-30Samsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30 Samsung NX500
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-10-09 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 28MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 209
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 287 grams (0.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 300 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $428 $800