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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung NX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-4 was unveiled 3 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-4 grades versus the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX5

 WG-4 NX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 45 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Ricoh WG-4

 NX5 WG-4 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX5

 WG-4 NX5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-4 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung NX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-4 compared to the NX5.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 and NX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 will provide greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
72
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
24
offers face detection focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX5
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung NX5
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-02-05 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash options 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
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 230g (0.51 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $499