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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was introduced 18 months after the NX1100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-M1 scores against the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung NX1100

 WG-M1 NX1100 
IntroducedSeptember 2014April 2013More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 NX1100 WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1100

 WG-M1 NX1100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has 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) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the NX1100.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NX1100 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and NX1100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Street photography highlights
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
34
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX1100
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung NX1100
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung NX1100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-12 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range (1×) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,000 $600