Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX100

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung NX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was released 4 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and NX100.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.