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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was launched 4 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-30W grades against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX10

 WG-30W NX10 
AnnouncedOctober 2014April 2010More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX10 WG-30W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX10

 WG-30W NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W provides physical measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W against the NX10.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and NX10 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and NX10.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-30W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
Samsung NX10 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography advice
Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
24
includes face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung NX10
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-10-09 2010-04-07
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 300 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $626