Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung CL5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was launched 5 years after the CL5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 and the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and CL5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and CL5.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will render more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.