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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WG-20 was released 8 months after the Galaxy NX so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-20 scores against the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-20 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh WG-20

 Galaxy NX WG-20 
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-20 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 and the Galaxy NX.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and Galaxy NX is 93 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-20 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger WG-20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery life (440 per charge)
includes focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-20 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-05 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 440 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $1,300