Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX500

Here is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-70 vs Samsung NX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-70 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-70 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The WG-70 was released 5 years later than the NX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-70 grades vs the NX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-70 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-70 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-70 features external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-70 vs the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and NX500.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-70 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer WG-70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.