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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung NX10

 WG-20 NX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2010More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 NX10 WG-20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX10

 WG-20 NX10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Samsung NX10 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
24
offers face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung NX10
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-05 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 260 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $370 $626