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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 30 scores versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 V-Lux 30 WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 WG-M1 V-Lux 30 
LaunchedSeptember 2014May 2011More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-M1

 V-Lux 30 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the WG-M1.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and WG-M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
67
lighter than average (219g)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
35
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Leica V-Lux 30Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-05-26 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 260 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $900 $2,000