Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was manufactured 19 months after the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-30W matches up against the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has got 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) and the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W vs the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and NX1100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-30W because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-30W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.