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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 10 months later than the NX1100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-4 GPS NX1100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2013More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NX1100 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX1100

 WG-4 GPS NX1100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the NX1100.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and NX1100.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-4 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (235g)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (235g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (235g)
34
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung NX1100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-05 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 240 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $600