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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX1000

 WG-6 NX1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2012Newer by 72 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX1000 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX1000

 WG-6 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography factors
45
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (246g)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (222g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others (246g)
34
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX1000
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX1000
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-21 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 340 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $271 $388