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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL720, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 5 years after the SL720 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 scores versus the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung SL720

 WG-M1 SL720 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 63 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SL720 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL720

 WG-M1 SL720 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior 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 SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 vs the SL720.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and SL720.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Street photography highlights
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Samsung SL720 Travel photography features
64
good battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL720
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-12 2009-07-14
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.42 lb) 168 grams (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 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $2,000 $119