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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 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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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung MV800

 WG-M1 MV800 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 MV800 WG-M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung MV800
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
64
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung MV800
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung 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