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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Launched October 2014
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was introduced 7 months later than the NX mini which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-30W matches up against the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX mini

 WG-30W NX mini 
IntroducedOctober 2014March 2014More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX mini WG-30W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX mini

 WG-30W NX mini 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W offers physical 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) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W versus the NX mini.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and NX mini.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX mini will show more detail using its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-30W is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
good battery (650 shots)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Travel photography highlights
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (20.5MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
38
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than others (196g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung NX mini
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-10-09 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 196 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $530