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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX20
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was released 2 months later than the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-4 matches up versus the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX30

 WG-4 NX30 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Ricoh WG-4

 NX30 WG-4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX30

 WG-4 NX30 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 and the NX30.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and NX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
Samsung NX30 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX30 Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX30
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung NX30
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-05 2014-01-03
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMeIV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 240 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $699