Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini
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93 Imaging
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX mini
WG-6 | NX mini | |||
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Released | February 2018 | March 2014 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 461k | Sharper display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh WG-6
NX mini | WG-6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX mini
WG-6 | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX mini in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX mini | |
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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 |