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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
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
  • Launched September 2014
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 4 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the AX350 scores against the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 AX350 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WG-M1 AX350 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-M1

 AX350 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AX350 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the AX350 compared to the WG-M1.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older AX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
30
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Ricoh WG-M1
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 180 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $2,000