Clicky

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(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
Samsung NX300
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX210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
Photography Glossary

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.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX300

 WG-6 NX300 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013More modern by 52 months
Screen resolution1040k768kClearer screen (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX300 WG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX300

 WG-6 NX300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
Street photography with Samsung NX300
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
70
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
33
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX300
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX300
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