Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-50 was brought out 3 years after the NX3000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-50 matches up against the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-50 versus the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-50 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.