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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WG-4 GPS was unveiled 14 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-4 GPS grades vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung NX300M

 WG-4 GPS NX300M 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NX300M WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX300M

 WG-4 GPS NX300M 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in 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") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS against the NX300M.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 GPS and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 GPS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (235g)
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung NX300M
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Samsung NX300M
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-05 2013-01-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 grams (0.52 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $210 $699