Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Its time to look closer at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-4 was introduced 8 months later than the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-4 grades vs the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WG-4 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh WG-4
Galaxy NX | WG-4 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung Galaxy NX
WG-4 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 against the Galaxy NX.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and Galaxy NX.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-02-05 | 2013-06-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 495g (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 440 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $330 | $1,300 |