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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 3 years after the WB210 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-M1 grades against the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB210

 WG-M1 WB210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2011Newer by 39 months
Display resolution115k1kClearer display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB210 WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB210

 WG-M1 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features outer dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 against the WB210.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and WB210.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-M1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (800)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (174g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
64
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography highlights
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB210 Vlogging highlights
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB210
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB210
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-12 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 190g (0.42 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $279