Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was announced 4 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30W matches up versus the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-30W versus the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and NX100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Ricoh WG-30W will show greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.