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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 2 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung NX200

 WG-M1 NX200 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 NX200 WG-M1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution614k115kClearer display (+499k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX200

 WG-M1 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider 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") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the NX200.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and NX200 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and NX200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
53
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
64
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
35
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
34
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX200
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung NX200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-12 2012-02-28
Body design 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range (1×) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 BC1030
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $818