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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced October 2014
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-30W was announced 22 months later than the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30W grades versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX300M

 WG-30W NX300M 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2013More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX300M WG-30W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX300M

 WG-30W NX300M 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-30W versus the NX300M.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-30W and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30W and NX300M.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-30W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Samsung NX300M
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-10-09 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $699