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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX1

 WG-50 NX1 
IntroducedMay 2017September 2014More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-50

 NX1 WG-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1

 WG-50 NX1 
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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
focusing manually
excellent MP (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
excellent MP (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung NX1
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