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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-30W (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The WG-30W was introduced 4 months prior to the NX500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-30W grades against the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX500

 WG-30W NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX500 WG-30W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX500

 WG-30W NX500 
IntroducedOctober 2014February 2015Same age
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30W provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-30W vs the NX500.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-30W and NX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography features
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
you can focus manually
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
has bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography information
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
amazing MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX500
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX500
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung NX500
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-10-09 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 300 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $800