Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL170

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL170, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 3 years after the PL170 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 grades versus the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with external 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) while the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL170 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the PL170.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and PL170 is 91 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and PL170.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.