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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was revealed 21 months after the DV150F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-M1 DV150F 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 DV150F WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung DV150F

 WG-M1 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the DV150F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and DV150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
64
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung DV150F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung DV150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $2,000 $150