Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 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
- Launched February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Superseded the Samsung NX1100
- Renewed by Samsung NX3000
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-70 was announced 6 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-70 matches up versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung NX2000
WG-70 | NX2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | November 2013 | More recent by 76 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-70
NX2000 | WG-70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX2000
WG-70 | NX2000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-70 has 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) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the NX2000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-70 and NX2000.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model type | Ricoh WG-70 | Samsung NX2000 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-02-04 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | On, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 228g (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 340 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $280 | $599 |