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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was manufactured 6 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-70 grades versus the NX1100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-70 NX1100 
IntroducedFebruary 2020April 2013More modern by 83 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh WG-70

 NX1100 WG-70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX1100

 WG-70 NX1100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-70 compared to the NX1100.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and NX1100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
34
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung NX1100
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-04 2013-04-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $600