Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2017
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Later Model is Samsung NX3000
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung NX2000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively close but the WG-50 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-50 was released 3 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-50 grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-50 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Samsung NX2000
WG-50 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | November 2013 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-50
NX2000 | WG-50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Samsung NX2000
WG-50 | NX2000 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-50 has external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-50 versus Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 against the NX2000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and NX2000.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-50 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-50 | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-05-24 | 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 | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | On, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Wireless) | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 228 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 300 shots | 340 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $599 |