Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung NX2000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-4 & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-4 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

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).

See the Ricoh WG-4 versus Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.