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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 9 months later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-M1 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 WG-M1 Galaxy Camera 2 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2014Fresher by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 WG-M1 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen size4.8"1.5"Bigger screen (+3.3")
Screen resolution1037k115kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 WG-M1 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and Galaxy Camera 2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
29
 MP count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
44
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
52
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low max ISO (800)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than others in class (283g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
37
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
48
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (400 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
64
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
 great battery (400 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (283g)
 has bluetooth
 features touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 MP count decent (14MP)
 weather proofing
 good battery power (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low max ISO (800)
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 decently wide (23mm)
 screen larger than average (4.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
26
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone jack
37
 decently wide (23mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic port
 lighter than others in class (283 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-12 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5" 4.8"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 400 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 Built-in
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $400