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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-20 was released 3 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-20 matches up against the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Samsung NX100

 WG-20 NX100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh WG-20

 NX100 WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX100

 WG-20 NX100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-20 features external 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) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-20 versus the NX100.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-20 and NX100 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-20 and NX100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX100 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Samsung NX100 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Samsung NX100 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery life (420 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (420 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
Vlogging with Samsung NX100
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
has image stabilization
offers face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh WG-20Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-20 Samsung NX100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 260 photos 420 photos
Style 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $370 $386