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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was revealed 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-M1 matches up against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung SL102

 WG-M1 SL102 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009More modern by 70 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SL102 WG-M1 
Display dimension2.5"1.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL102

 WG-M1 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 against the SL102.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and SL102.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
64
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL102
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $130