Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-1L, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The WG-M1 was introduced 8 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung GX-1L
WG-M1 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 105 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh WG-M1
GX-1L | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 210k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+95k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-1L
WG-M1 | GX-1L | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior measurements 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 GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 versus the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and GX-1L.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung GX-1L |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2006-02-24 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.5" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 570g (1.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $2,000 | $0 |