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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-6 was released 5 years after the NX210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-6 grades vs the NX210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX210

 WG-6 NX210 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2012More modern by 68 months
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX210 WG-6 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX210

 WG-6 NX210 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-6 versus the NX210.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and NX210 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NX210.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The WG-6 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
45
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (246g)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung NX210
70
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (246g)
34
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX210
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX210
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-21 2012-08-14
Body design 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246g (0.54 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Style of battery 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $271 $625