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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000
(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  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-70 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2020November 2013More recent by 76 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-70

 NX2000 WG-70 
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX2000

 WG-70 NX2000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography info
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
71
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition (228 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (228g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-70Samsung NX2000
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