Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 15 months later than the NX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features outside measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the NX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and NX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-5 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-5 GPS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.