Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX mini

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.