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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was announced 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-30W grades vs the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung GX-1S

 WG-30W GX-1S 
ReleasedOctober 2014January 2006Fresher by 107 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Ricoh WG-30W

 GX-1S WG-30W 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-1S

 WG-30W GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W versus the GX-1S.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and GX-1S.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-30W using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh WG-30W will produce more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
Samsung GX-1S Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography details
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
43
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-10-09 2006-01-16
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 605g (1.33 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $850