Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300

Following is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WG-4 GPS was announced 3 months after the NX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 GPS scores vs the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS vs the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 GPS and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and NX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.