Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX200

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was brought out 2 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-30W scores vs the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30W vs the NX200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and NX200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and NX200.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-30W provides a benefit in sensor innovation.