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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Launched May 2017
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-50 was revealed 3 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-50 grades vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX300

 WG-50 NX300 
ReleasedMay 2017November 2013More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh WG-50

 NX300 WG-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX300

 WG-50 NX300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-50 enjoys outer measurements 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 NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WG-50 compared to the NX300.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-50 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-50 and NX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-50 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX300 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
provides touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
33
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX300
 Ricoh WG-50Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Samsung NX300
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-05-24 2013-11-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 BP1130
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 Single Single
Cost at release $280 $750