Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very similar but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was launched 3 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-20 grades vs the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 has outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-20 compared to the NX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and NX10.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.