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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
Samsung NX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX1

 WG-6 NX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2014More recent by 42 months
Display resolution1040k1036kSharper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX1 WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed 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 sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
focusing manually
excellent MP (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (550g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1 Sports photography information
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent MP (28MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX1
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