Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX500
WG-30W | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Ricoh WG-30W
NX500 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX500
WG-30W | NX500 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | February 2015 | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |