Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX100

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty similar but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was introduced 3 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-4 scores vs the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 against the NX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and NX100.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-4 will offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.