Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX20
WG-4 | NX20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | April 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-4
NX20 | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX20
WG-4 | NX20 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |