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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Revealed October 2014
Samsung NX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX1

 WG-30W NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX1 WG-30W 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX1

 WG-30W NX1 
ReleasedOctober 2014September 2014Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
focusing manually
MP count high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than others (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than others (550 grams)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count high (28MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
43
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count high (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
Samsung NX1 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
lighter than others (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX1
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