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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Released February 2014
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The WG-4 was released 18 months later than the NX210 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-4 scores versus the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX210

 WG-4 NX210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh WG-4

 NX210 WG-4 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX210

 WG-4 NX210 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outer dimensions 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-4 vs the NX210.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and NX210.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX210 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4
Street photography with Samsung NX210
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung NX210
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung NX210
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-05 2012-08-14
Body design 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 16MP 20MP
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
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 240 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
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 One One
Retail cost $330 $625