Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Superseded the Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX11, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-30W was revealed 3 years after the NX11 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-30W grades vs the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX11
WG-30W | NX11 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | December 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh WG-30W
NX11 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX11
WG-30W | NX11 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W against the NX11.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and NX11 is 91 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and NX11.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-30W will deliver more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-10-09 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical 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 score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 400 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $626 |