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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX20

 WG-5 GPS NX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2012More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 NX20 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX20

 WG-5 GPS NX20 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (236g)
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Travel photography highlights
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (236g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lighter than average in class (341g)
no image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung NX20
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung NX20
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236g (0.52 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 240 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $1,100