Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-5 GPS was introduced 5 months after the NX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the NX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX1
WG-5 GPS | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
NX1 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX1
WG-5 GPS | NX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | September 2014 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the NX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and NX1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1 will result in more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung NX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 500 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $500 | $1,500 |