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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000, former is 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 NX1000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was launched 22 months after the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-4 matches up versus the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX1000

 WG-4 NX1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh WG-4

 NX1000 WG-4 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX1000

 WG-4 NX1000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 features outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 versus the NX1000.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-4 and NX1000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
72
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
34
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung NX1000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-05 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
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 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 240 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $330 $388