Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL210

Let's look a little more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 3 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-M1 scores against the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got 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) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 against the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and PL210.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.