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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-M1 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedSeptember 2014June 2013More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Galaxy NX WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size4.8"1.5"Bigger screen (+3.3")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 WG-M1 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography factors
38
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery pack (440 shots)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
35
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung Galaxy NX
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