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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was introduced 22 months after the NX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung NX20

 WG-4 GPS NX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NX20 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX20

 WG-4 GPS NX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers physical dimensions 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 NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the NX20.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and NX20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 GPS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (235g)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
69
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (341g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (235 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung NX20
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-02-05 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 240 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $210 $1,100