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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung ST600, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 4 years after the ST600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST600

 WG-M1 ST600 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ST600 WG-M1 
Display dimension3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution1152k115kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST600

 WG-M1 ST600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 versus the ST600.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and ST600.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-M1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST600 Sports photography advice
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
64
good battery (350 shots)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST600
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung ST600
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,000 $330