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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-30W was launched 2 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-30W grades vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX210

 WG-30W NX210 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2012More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX210 WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX210

 WG-30W NX210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outer dimensions 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W versus the NX210.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and NX210.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
34
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung NX210
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-10-09 2012-08-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $625