Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was launched 20 months later than the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores versus the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and Galaxy NX.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have an edge in sensor technology.