Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.