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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-4 GPS NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 NX2000 WG-4 GPS 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX2000

 WG-4 GPS NX2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (235 grams)
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (240 CIPA)
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (235g)
35
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSSamsung NX2000
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