Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX20

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-6 was released 5 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-6 matches up vs the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-6 vs the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and NX20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and NX20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The WG-6 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern WG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.