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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Ricoh CX1 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the CX1 (9MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX1 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the CX1 matches up versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 CX1 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX1

 WG-M1 CX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 67 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-M1

 CX1 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Ricoh CX1 features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CX1 and the WG-M1.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CX1 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CX1 and WG-M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older CX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh CX1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh CX1Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX1 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-19 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type 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 9 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-70 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $2,000