Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched August 2012
(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
- Revealed September 2014
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Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VH-515 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe VH-515 was introduced 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the VH-515 matches up vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| VH-515 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus VH-515
| WG-M1 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Ricoh WG-M1
| VH-515 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus VH-515 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 vs the WG-M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VH-515 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and WG-M1.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older VH-515 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus VH-515 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 115k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
| 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 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 | - | 350 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $648 | $2,000 |