Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1000

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung NX1000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was launched 2 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and NX1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.