Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Ricoh WG-M1
CX1 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 115k | Crisper screen (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX1
WG-M1 | CX1 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 67 months |
Common features in the Ricoh CX1 and Ricoh WG-M1
CX1 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Ricoh CX1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Ricoh CX1 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |