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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W 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 HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 4 years after the HZ25W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-M1 grades versus the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung HZ25W

 WG-M1 HZ25W 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010More modern by 51 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Ricoh WG-M1

 HZ25W WG-M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung HZ25W

 WG-M1 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the HZ25W.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and HZ25W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and HZ25W.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Street photography highlights
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
38
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
35
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung HZ25W
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung HZ25W
Also referred to as - WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-12 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 428g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $2,000 $350