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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung ST95, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 3 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 matches up against the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung ST95

 WG-M1 ST95 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 ST95 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST95

 WG-M1 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the ST95.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and ST95.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung ST95
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
35
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung ST95
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung ST95
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) -
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,000 $145