Ricoh WG-50 vs Samsung NX2000

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.