Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung GX-1S

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.