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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 21 months after the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB30F

 WG-M1 WB30F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB30F WG-M1 
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB30F

 WG-M1 WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior 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 WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the WB30F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Samsung WB30F Street photography information
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography info
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB30F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Samsung
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB30F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 190g (0.42 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
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 One One
Launch pricing $2,000 $180