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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released September 2014
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 9 months after the WB1100F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 scores vs the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB1100F

 WG-M1 WB1100F 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2014More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB1100F WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB1100F

 WG-M1 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 against the WB1100F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and WB1100F is 91 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB1100F
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
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 WB1100F
64
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (512 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone support
23
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (512g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB1100F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB1100F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.0-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 512 grams (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $250