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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm A100 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm A100

 WG-M1 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009Newer by 68 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm A100 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A100 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the WG-M1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-04 2014-09-12
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $2,000