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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung SL620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 5 years after the SL620 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-M1 scores against the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung SL620

 WG-M1 SL620 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SL620 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL620

 WG-M1 SL620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides exterior 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 SL620 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).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 versus the SL620.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and SL620 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and SL620.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
64
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL620
35
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
24
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL620
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $200