Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST600

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.