Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX11

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.