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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(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
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-4 Galaxy NX 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh WG-4

 Galaxy NX WG-4 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-4 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography advice
72
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
34
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung Galaxy NX
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