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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX200
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung NX100

 WG-M1 NX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 NX100 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution614k115kClearer screen (+499k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX100

 WG-M1 NX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
76
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Samsung NX100 Sports photography info
38
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
image stabilization
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (420 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung NX100
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery (420 shots)
good MP (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
31
image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX100
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung NX100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung NX100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-12 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $386