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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was revealed very close to the NX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the WG-M1 scores versus the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung NX1

 WG-M1 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 NX1 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1036k115kSharper screen (+921k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1

 WG-M1 NX1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2014Same age
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with outer 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 vs the NX1.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and NX1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and NX1.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung NX1
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1 Vlogging highlights
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competition in class (550g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung NX1
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-12 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 350 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 BP1900
Self timer - Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $1,500