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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Updated by Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-5 GPS NX1100 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2013Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 NX1100 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX1100

 WG-5 GPS NX1100 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (236g)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (236g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (236 grams)
34
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung NX1100
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 236g (0.52 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $600