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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung EX2F

 WG-M1 EX2F 
RevealedSeptember 2014December 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen resolution115k0kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 EX2F WG-M1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung EX2F

 WG-M1 EX2F 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
64
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
71
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (294g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung EX2F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung EX2F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.4-2.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,000 $478