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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 5 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung SL30

 WG-M1 SL30 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SL30 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL30

 WG-M1 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 features external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 vs the SL30.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and SL30.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung SL30
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL30
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung SL30
Alternate name - ES15
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change 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
Supported 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)
Maximum 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 gr (0.42 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $2,000 $93