Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WG-6 was manufactured 6 years after the NX200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-6 scores against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 vs the NX200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-6 and NX200 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and NX200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The WG-6 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The younger WG-6 should have a benefit in sensor technology.