Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Samsung NX2000

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
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.

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX3000
WG-50 | NX3000 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | May 2014 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh WG-50
NX3000 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX3000
WG-50 | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-05-24 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | On, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | 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 | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $280 | $897 |