Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX300M, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-5 GPS was released 2 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-5 GPS grades against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX300M
WG-5 GPS | NX300M | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
NX300M | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 460k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX300M
WG-5 GPS | NX300M | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS features external measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the NX300M.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and NX300M.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX300M will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-5 GPS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | Samsung NX300M |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 236g (0.52 pounds) | 331g (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
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 | 330 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $500 | $699 |