Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2017
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX1
WG-50 | NX1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | September 2014 | More recent by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-50
NX1 | WG-50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1
WG-50 | NX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-05-24 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross type focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | On, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lbs) | 550g (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 500 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $1,500 |