Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX1100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.