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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
Samsung NX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung NX1

 WG-20 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-20

 NX1 WG-20 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX1

 WG-20 NX1 
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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has manual focus
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average (550g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung NX1
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