Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Also Known as Wi-Fi
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-M1 was manufactured 19 months later than the Galaxy Camera making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-M1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
| WG-M1 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | February 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Ricoh WG-M1
| Galaxy Camera | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 4.8" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+3.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
| WG-M1 | Galaxy Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the Galaxy Camera.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and Galaxy Camera.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
| Otherwise known as | - | Wi-Fi |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 1.5 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DB-65 | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $2,000 | $450 |
