Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX30

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was manufactured 4 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 and the NX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NX30 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The WG-6 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more recent WG-6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.