Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300

Following is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was unveiled 4 years after the NX300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-6 matches up vs the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-6 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-6 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-6 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-6 versus the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NX300 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and NX300.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The WG-6 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The newer WG-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.