Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300

Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-4 was unveiled 3 months later than the NX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-4 matches up against the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-4 offers outside 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 NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and NX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300 will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.