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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung ST6500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST6500

 WG-M1 ST6500 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ST6500 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500

 WG-M1 ST6500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
32
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST6500
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung ST6500
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 -