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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was unveiled 4 years after the NX1100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-50 scores against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-50 NX1100 
ReleasedMay 2017April 2013Newer by 51 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh WG-50

 NX1100 WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1100

 WG-50 NX1100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 has 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 NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-50 against the NX1100.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and NX1100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-50 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger WG-50 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung NX1100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-05-24 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $600