Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-70 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-70 was announced 7 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly large 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 NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-70 scores vs the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 comes with physical 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-70 versus the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-70 and NX300M is 91 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-70 and NX300M.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-70 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WG-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.