Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX210

On this page, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-20 was introduced 18 months later than the NX210 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-20 scores versus the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-20 has physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-20 versus the NX210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-20 and NX210.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WG-20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.