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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VH-410 matches up versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 VH-410 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus VH-410

 WG-M1 VH-410 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2012Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh WG-M1

 VH-410 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the VH-410 vs the WG-M1.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older VH-410 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
68
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus VH-410Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus VH-410 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 152g (0.34 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $186 $2,000