Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Samsung NX2000

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.

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.

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.

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.