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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung NX mini, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was released 3 years later than the NX mini and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-50 grades against the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX mini

 WG-50 NX mini 
RevealedMay 2017March 2014More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh WG-50

 NX mini WG-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX mini

 WG-50 NX mini 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 has outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-50 against the NX mini.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-50 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer WG-50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
good battery life (650 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging info
Samsung NX mini Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
38
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competitors (196g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung NX mini
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-24 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.5 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 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes On, off Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 196g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 300 shots 650 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $530