Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1

Here is a in depth review of the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was revealed 7 months prior to the NX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-20 matches up vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-20 vs the NX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and NX1 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and NX1.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-20 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older WG-20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.