Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was released 4 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 grades versus the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 against the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NX100 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and NX100.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.