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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The WG-5 GPS was released 15 months later than the NX2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-5 GPS NX2000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 NX2000 WG-5 GPS 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX2000

 WG-5 GPS NX2000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-5 GPS vs the NX2000.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-5 GPS and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and NX2000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer WG-5 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
Samsung NX2000 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average in class (236g)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (240 per charge)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
35
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSSamsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Samsung NX2000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-10 2013-11-30
Physical type 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $599