Samsung NX100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      BrandSamsungRicoh
      ModelNX100WG-5 GPS
      Predecessor ModelRicoh WG-4 GPS
      Successor ModelSamsung NX200 Ricoh WG-6
      MSRP$379/£259
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400125 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      ProcessorDRIMe Engine
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 9764608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineExcellent, very good, good
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent NW,Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temp. (Manual)
      Micro adjustment: Amber/Blue/Green/Magenta, 7 steps respectively
      WB Bracketing3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points159
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyVGA AMOLEDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution614k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps14.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      on + redeye
      Flash Range10.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemOptional Samsung external flashes: SEF15A, SEF20A, SEF42A
      External Flash ConnectionAccessory hot-shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      DxO Low Light ISO563
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.7
      DxO Overall Score62
      Video Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Internal Recording Modes30 fps, mono sound, MP4 (H.264)
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional SR9NX01
      Environmental Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F (0-40°C)
      Physical Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Dimensions120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38")125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz)236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.5 x 3.3"
      Package Weight1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Battery PackBP1130D-LI92
      Battery Life420 shots240 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung NX100 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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