Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000
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40 Features
43 Overall
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89 Imaging
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68 Overall
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Updated by Samsung NX3000
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-4 GPS was unveiled 3 months after the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-4 GPS scores versus the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung NX2000
WG-4 GPS | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
NX2000 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 460k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX2000
WG-4 GPS | NX2000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | November 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-4 GPS versus the NX2000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-4 GPS and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-4 GPS and NX2000.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-4 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX2000 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-05 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 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 (60p, 30p) | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 235g (0.52 lb) | 228g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 images | 340 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $210 | $599 |