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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 5 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-M1 matches up against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung SL820

 WG-M1 SL820 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009More recent by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SL820 WG-M1 
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL820

 WG-M1 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 vs the SL820.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and SL820.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung SL820
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
64
good battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
27
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung SL820
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $2,000 $280