Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini
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![Ricoh WG-70 front Ricoh WG-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-70/Ricoh-WG-70-front.jpg)
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with different sensor size.
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The WG-70 was introduced 5 years later than the NX mini and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-70 grades vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung NX mini
WG-70 | NX mini | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Ricoh WG-70
NX mini | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX mini
WG-70 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 against the NX mini.
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-70 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and NX mini.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail using its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WG-70 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-70-vs-Samsung-NX-mini-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung NX mini |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20.5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | On, off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 650 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $280 | $530 |