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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 6 months after the NX mini which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-M1 scores against the NX mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 WG-M1 NX mini 

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

 NX mini WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 WG-M1 NX mini 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2014Similar age
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has outer dimensions 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 NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the NX mini.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NX mini is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and NX mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6.5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung NX mini
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX mini Sports photography features
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
38
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX mini
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung NX mini
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-12 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20.5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 2
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 196 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 650 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 B740
Self timer - Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $530