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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was manufactured 22 months later than the NX20 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-4 grades versus the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX20

 WG-4 NX20 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2012More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-4

 NX20 WG-4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX20

 WG-4 NX20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-4 versus the NX20.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and NX20.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography details
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
Samsung NX20 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
72
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging information
Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-4 Samsung NX20
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-02-05 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
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 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $1,100