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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was released 8 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-M1 grades against the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung GX-10

 WG-M1 GX-10 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2006Newer by 98 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 GX-10 WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution210k115kClearer screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-10

 WG-M1 GX-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the GX-10.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and GX-10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Samsung GX-10 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-10
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung GX-10
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung GX-10
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-09-12 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,000 $850