Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX210

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.

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.