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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX200

 WG-6 NX200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX200 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX200

 WG-6 NX200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Samsung NX200 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (246 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery power (340 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (340 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung NX200 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (246 grams)
34
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX200
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-02-28
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
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $271 $818