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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Launched September 2014
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was released 4 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-M1 scores vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung TL500

 WG-M1 TL500 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TL500 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution614k115kCrisper screen (+499k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL500

 WG-M1 TL500 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 and the TL500.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and TL500.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-M1 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung TL500
53
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
64
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
64
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung TL500
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.20 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $527