Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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- Superseded the Samsung NX1100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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Samsung NX2000
WG-30W | NX2000 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | November 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-30W
NX2000 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Samsung NX2000
WG-30W | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-30W | Samsung NX2000 | |
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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 |