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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung CL5

 WG-M1 CL5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 CL5 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung CL5

 WG-M1 CL5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung CL5
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung CL5
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-12 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,000 $391