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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Samsung WB35F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-M1 WB35F 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2014Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB35F WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-M1 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
64
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB35F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB35F
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