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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Announced May 2017
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Later Model is Samsung NX30
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-50 was introduced 5 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-50 scores against the NX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX20

 WG-50 NX20 
RevealedMay 2017April 2012Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Ricoh WG-50

 NX20 WG-50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX20

 WG-50 NX20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-50 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-50 against the NX20.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-50 and NX20.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX20 will show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
Street photography with Samsung NX20
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
71
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
78
screen is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX20
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung NX20
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-50 Samsung NX20
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-05-24 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $1,100