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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 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 TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 5 years later than the TL320 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL320

 WG-M1 TL320 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2009More recent by 68 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TL320 WG-M1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL320

 WG-M1 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the TL320.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and TL320.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
38
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
64
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography details
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL320
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-12 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
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