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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-6 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was introduced 7 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-6 grades versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX10

 WG-6 NX10 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2010More recent by 96 months
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX10 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX10

 WG-6 NX10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 has got exterior 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 NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 and the NX10.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and NX10 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-6 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-6 will give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger WG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
Samsung NX10 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
24
features face detection autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX10
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX10
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 11.00 m
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 340 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $271 $626