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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh WG-6 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-6 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-6 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-6 was unveiled 4 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-6 grades versus the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-6 NX2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2013Fresher by 52 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-6

 NX2000 WG-6 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kCrisper display (+112k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX2000

 WG-6 NX2000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-6 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-6 and the NX2000.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-6 and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-6 and NX2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The WG-6 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The younger WG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
45
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (246g)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
35
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Ricoh WG-6 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-6 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-6Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-6 Samsung NX2000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-21 2013-11-30
Body design 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 246 grams (0.54 pounds) 228 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 340 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $271 $599