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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-M1 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-M1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution115k0kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-M1 
Screen dimension4.8"1.5"Bigger screen (+3.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-M1 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got outer 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
36
decently wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-12 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Max native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $550