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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 18 months after the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-4 GPS scores against the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung NX210

 WG-4 GPS NX210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NX210 WG-4 GPS 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX210

 WG-4 GPS NX210 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the NX210.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 GPS and NX210.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Samsung NX210
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (235 grams)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung NX210
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
69
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition (235g)
34
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung NX210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung NX210
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-05 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $210 $625