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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WG-6 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-6 scores versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX300M

 WG-6 NX300M 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 63 months
Display resolution1040k768kClearer display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX300M WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX300M

 WG-6 NX300M 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-6 versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-6 vs the NX300M.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and NX300M is 89 and 86 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-6 and NX300M.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The WG-6 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent WG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (246g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (246 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (246 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX300M
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX300M
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-21 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash on, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 246 gr (0.54 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $271 $699