Ricoh WG-30 vs Samsung NX2000

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-30 and Samsung NX2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-30 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-30 was launched 11 months after the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-30 matches up against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-30 against the NX2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-30 and NX2000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.