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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 4 years after the TL240 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the TL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL240

 WG-M1 TL240 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TL240 WG-M1 
Display dimensions3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL240

 WG-M1 TL240 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 vs the TL240.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and TL240.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WG-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung TL240
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (160g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL240
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung TL240
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 800 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,000 $171