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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is fairly close but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-6 was introduced 3 years after the NX mini which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-6 grades versus the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX mini

 WG-6 NX mini 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2014More modern by 48 months
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX mini WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX mini

 WG-6 NX mini 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-6 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 against the NX mini.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and NX mini is 89 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-6 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail using its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (246 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography details
Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
70
better than average battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (246g)
38
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX mini
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX mini
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-21 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 650 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $271 $530