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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung SL202

 WG-M1 SL202 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SL202 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL202

 WG-M1 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior measurements 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 SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 and the SL202.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and SL202.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
38
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
64
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
35
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL202
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2009-02-17
Body design 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,000 $140