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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-70 was revealed 5 years later than the NX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-70 matches up versus the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung NX1

 WG-70 NX1 
RevealedFebruary 2020September 2014More recent by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 NX1 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX1

 WG-70 NX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with outside measurements 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 against the NX1.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and NX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1 will show greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung NX1
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-04 2014-09-15
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings On, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 550 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 300 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $1,500