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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the VG-110 grades vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 VG-110 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus VG-110

 WG-M1 VG-110 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2011Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-M1

 VG-110 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VG-110 provides external measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 versus the WG-M1.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and WG-M1 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and WG-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
24
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (170 shots)
no Timelapse recording
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (27mm)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus VG-110Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VG-110 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-09-12
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 170 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-70B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $2,000