Ricoh WG-20 vs Samsung NX300M

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-20 (14MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the WG-20 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-20 was revealed 14 months later than the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-20 grades versus the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-20 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-20 and the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-20 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-20 and NX300M.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-20 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.