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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-50 was announced 6 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-50 matches up versus the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX100

 WG-50 NX100 
AnnouncedMay 2017September 2010More recent by 82 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 NX100 WG-50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX100

 WG-50 NX100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 vs the NX100.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-50 and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and NX100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX100
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
Samsung NX100 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Samsung NX100
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX100 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
31
built in image stabilization
features face detection focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung NX100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-24 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 300 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $386