Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 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
- Announced February 2020
- Successor is Ricoh WG-80
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | September 2014 | More recent by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-70
| NX1 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 230k | Clearer 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).
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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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung 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 |