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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-6
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WG-5 GPS was brought out 9 months after the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX3000

 WG-5 GPS NX3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015May 2014More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 NX3000 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX3000

 WG-5 GPS NX3000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS has got external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the NX3000.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and NX3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-5 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WG-5 GPS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography highlights
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (236g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (236g)
34
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX3000
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung NX3000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung NX3000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-05-26
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $897