Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty similar but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 22 months later than the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-M1 scores versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the EX2F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and EX2F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.