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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST65, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 3 years after the ST65 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 scores vs the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST65

 WG-M1 ST65 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ST65 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST65

 WG-M1 ST65 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has external 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 ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST65 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 and the ST65.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and ST65.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-M1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
38
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
64
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
35
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST65
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung ST65
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung ST65
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,000 $130