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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-30W (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The WG-30W was announced 11 months later than the NX2000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-30W scores against the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-30W NX2000 
ReleasedOctober 2014November 2013More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 NX2000 WG-30W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX2000

 WG-30W NX2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outside measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-30W versus Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-30W against the NX2000.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and NX2000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-30W having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-30W should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-30WSamsung NX2000
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-30W Samsung NX2000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-10-09 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 228 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $599