Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX300M

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.