Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The WG-M1 was introduced 15 months later than the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 grades versus the Galaxy NX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WG-M1 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh WG-M1
Galaxy NX | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+3.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
WG-M1 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 and the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and Galaxy NX is 91 and 82 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and Galaxy NX.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-12 | 2013-06-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.5 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
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 | 440 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-65 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,000 | $1,300 |