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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 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 PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung PL120, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 3 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-M1 scores against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung PL120

 WG-M1 PL120 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 PL120 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung PL120

 WG-M1 PL120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the PL120.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and PL120.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Samsung PL120 Street photography information
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
Samsung PL120 Sports photography information
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
great max aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
31
great max aperture (f)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung PL120
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung PL120
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung PL120
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal -
Card slots 1 -
Retail price $2,000 $150