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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The WG-70 was unveiled 7 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-70 grades versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung EX2F

 WG-70 EX2F 
ReleasedFebruary 2020December 2012Fresher by 87 months
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh WG-70

 EX2F WG-70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung EX2F

 WG-70 EX2F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 versus the EX2F.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-70 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-70 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
Samsung EX2F Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-70 Samsung EX2F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-04 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $478