Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 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
- Revealed February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Launched May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX3000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-6 was introduced 3 years after the NX3000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-6 matches up vs the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX3000
| WG-6 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | May 2014 | More modern by 46 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Ricoh WG-6
| NX3000 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX3000
| WG-6 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys external 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) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-6 compared to the NX3000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-6 and NX3000 is 89 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-6 and NX3000.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The WG-6 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The younger WG-6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-6 | Samsung NX3000 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-21 | 2014-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Flash on, flash off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 246 grams (0.54 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 370 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $271 | $897 |