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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 3 years later than the WB750 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB750

 WG-M1 WB750 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB750 WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB750

 WG-M1 WB750 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 and the WB750.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and WB750.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to show more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
has manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
38
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Samsung WB750 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
35
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB750 Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB750
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB750
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-09-12 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $339