Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX210

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WG-5 GPS was introduced 2 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the NX210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and NX210.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX210 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.