Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX mini

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.