Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20

Lets take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-5 GPS was launched 2 years after the NX20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the NX20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and NX20.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.