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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 10 months later than the NX2000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-M1 matches up against the NX2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung NX2000

 WG-M1 NX2000 
RevealedSeptember 2014November 2013More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 NX2000 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.7"1.5"Larger display (+2.2")
Display resolution1152k115kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX2000

 WG-M1 NX2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the NX2000.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and NX2000.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
38
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX2000
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung NX2000
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-12 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range (1×) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 350 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 BP1130
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,000 $599