Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Older Model is Samsung NX10
- New Model is Samsung NX20
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-5 GPS was manufactured 4 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX11
WG-5 GPS | NX11 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | December 2010 | Fresher by 51 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
NX11 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX11
WG-5 GPS | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the NX11.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and NX11.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will give more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung NX11 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 236 gr (0.52 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 400 images |
Battery form | 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 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $626 |