Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung NX1
WG-20 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-20
NX1 | WG-20 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | February 2014 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX1
WG-20 | NX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Samsung NX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-02-05 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 500 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $370 | $1,500 |