Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1

Below is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was brought out 7 months before the NX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and NX1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will offer more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-4 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.