Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.