Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was unveiled 23 months after the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades vs the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung NX1100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the NX1100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-5 GPS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.