Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was announced 5 years after the NX1000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-6 scores vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 vs the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-6 and NX1000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-6 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more modern WG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.