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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung GX-1S, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was released 8 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WG-M1 grades against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 WG-M1 GX-1S 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2006Fresher by 106 months

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

 GX-1S WG-M1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution210k115kCrisper screen (+95k dot)

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

 WG-M1 GX-1S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 against the GX-1S.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and GX-1S is 91 and 68 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and GX-1S.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung GX-1S
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography features
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than competition in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography features
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung GX-1S
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung GX-1S
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-12 2006-01-16
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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $2,000 $850