Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Announced May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-30W was revealed 5 months after the NX3000 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-30W grades vs the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX3000
| WG-30W | NX3000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| NX3000 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX3000
| WG-30W | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2014 |  | May 2014 | Similar age |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W and the NX3000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and NX3000.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30W having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX3000 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-10-09 | 2014-05-26 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 194g (0.43 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 370 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $897 |
