Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX10

Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was revealed 3 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-4 scores vs the NX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outer dimensions 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 NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 versus the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and NX10.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.