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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WG-70 was unveiled 8 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-70 scores vs the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung NX200

 WG-70 NX200 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2012Fresher by 97 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh WG-70

 NX200 WG-70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX200

 WG-70 NX200 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 and the NX200.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and NX200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX200 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WG-70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
Street photography with Samsung NX200
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
50
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX200 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
34
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Samsung NX200
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-04 2012-02-28
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes On, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) None
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 193g (0.43 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
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 shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $818