Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.