Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Launched September 2014

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

The WG-6 was announced 3 years later than the NX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-6 scores versus the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX1
WG-6 | NX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 42 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper display (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-6
NX1 | WG-6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX1
WG-6 | NX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-6 and the NX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NX1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and NX1.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-21 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 28 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Flash on, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 246g (0.54 lbs) | 550g (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 500 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $271 | $1,500 |