Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX300M

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.

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The 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.

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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).

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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.

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.