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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung GX-1L
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung GX-1L

 WG-M1 GX-1L 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2006Newer by 105 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Ricoh WG-M1

 GX-1L WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution210k115kCrisper screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-1L

 WG-M1 GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
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weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (570 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
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great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than others (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-1L
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung GX-1L
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