Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched September 2014
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011
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Its time to take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-M1 was brought out 3 years later than the MV800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung MV800
| WG-M1 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| MV800 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+345k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung MV800
| WG-M1 | MV800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung MV800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 and the MV800.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and MV800.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung MV800 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung MV800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung MV800 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2011-09-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.20 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (30/15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | BP70 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | Micro SD |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $2,000 | $499 |
