Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX300M

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.