Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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").

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The 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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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.

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.