Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX30

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 14 months after the NX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and NX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.