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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 5 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL100

 WG-M1 TL100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TL100 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL100

 WG-M1 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 vs the TL100.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and TL100.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
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environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL100
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $22