Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX210
- Successor is Samsung NX500

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
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.

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX300
WG-6 | NX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 52 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 768k | Clearer screen (+272k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh WG-6
NX300 | WG-6 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX300
WG-6 | NX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-21 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $271 | $750 |