Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed October 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-30W was revealed within a month of the NX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-30W matches up versus the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX1
WG-30W | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-30W
NX1 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact 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-30W and Samsung NX1
WG-30W | NX1 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | September 2014 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-30W versus the NX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and NX1.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX1 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 500 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $1,500 |