Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1036k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1
| WG-M1 | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | September 2014 | Same 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.
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.
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 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.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung 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 |
