Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX20

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was introduced 7 years after the NX20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-70 scores vs the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and NX20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX20 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 should have a benefit in sensor technology.