Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was revealed 5 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-70 matches up vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-70 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-70 compared to the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-70 and NX3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.