Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX200

Following is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was released 24 months after the NX200 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 NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and NX200.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX200 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.