Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST30

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was introduced 3 years after the ST30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-M1 grades against the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and ST30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.