Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX20

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was launched 2 years after the NX20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the NX20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and NX20.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.