Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WG-50 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was introduced 2 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-50 grades against the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-50 and the NX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and NX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will render more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.