Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX300

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 10 months later than the NX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 against the NX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and NX300 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and NX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.