Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Samsung NX500
WG-30 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh WG-30
NX500 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX500
WG-30 | NX500 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | February 2015 | Same 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30 | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |