Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX210

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-70 was announced 7 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-70 matches up vs the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-70 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-70 compared to the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and NX210 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and NX210.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger WG-70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.