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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 21 months later than the WB250F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB250F

 WG-M1 WB250F 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB250F WG-M1 
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB250F

 WG-M1 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features 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) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 against the WB250F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-M1 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (800)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
64
good battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB250F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB250F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $250