Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was launched 4 months before the NX500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-M1 grades versus the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 features outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 and the NX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and NX500 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and NX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.