Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as WB550
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Here, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ15W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-M1 was announced 5 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores against the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung HZ15W
| WG-M1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Ricoh WG-M1
| HZ15W | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung HZ15W
| WG-M1 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 and the HZ15W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and HZ15W.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $2,000 | $330 |
