Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced January 2013
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-4 was brought out 14 months later than the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-4 matches up against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX300M
WG-4 | NX300M | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh WG-4
NX300M | WG-4 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX300M
WG-4 | NX300M | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 versus the NX300M.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-4 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and NX300M.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-4 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-4 | Samsung NX300M |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIMe IV |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | 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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $330 | $699 |