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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was brought out 21 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 scores versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-M1 WB800F 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WB800F WG-M1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB800F

 WG-M1 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 against the WB800F.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
53
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
38
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
good battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
64
good battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB800F
 Ricoh WG-M1Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Samsung WB800F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-12 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,000 $300