Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung EX2F
WG-70 | EX2F | |||
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Released | February 2020 | December 2012 | Fresher by 87 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh WG-70
EX2F | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung EX2F
WG-70 | EX2F | |||
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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).
Check out the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |