Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WG-M1 was brought out 3 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST6500
WG-M1 | ST6500 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh WG-M1
ST6500 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500
WG-M1 | ST6500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 against the ST6500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and ST6500.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung ST6500 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | (1×) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC, internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $2,000 | - |