Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB850F
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 scores vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Samsung WB850F
| WG-M1 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Ricoh WG-M1
| WB850F | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+499k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Samsung WB850F
| WG-M1 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 against the WB850F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and WB850F.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Ricoh | Samsung |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Samsung WB850F |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2012-01-09 |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 1.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $2,000 | $599 |