Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F
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93 Imaging
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-M1 was announced 9 months later than the WB35F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-M1 grades vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB35F
WG-M1 | WB35F | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-M1
WB35F | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB35F
WG-M1 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and WB35F.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung WB35F |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-09-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | (1×) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | BP70A |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $2,000 | $130 |