Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1000

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 22 months later than the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outside 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) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS and the NX1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have an edge in sensor innovation.