Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX3000

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.