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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close but the WG-4 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-4 was brought out 3 months later than the NX2000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-4 grades vs the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-4 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-4

 NX2000 WG-4 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX2000

 WG-4 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2013Same age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-4 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-4 vs the NX2000.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-4 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-4 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
72
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition (228g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
35
touch screen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung NX2000
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung NX2000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-05 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 228 grams (0.50 lbs)
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 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $330 $599