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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX2 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 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 CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the CX2 (9MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The CX2 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CX2 scores versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 CX2 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX2

 WG-M1 CX2 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2009More modern by 61 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-M1

 CX2 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX2 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the CX2 vs the WG-M1.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CX2 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CX2 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
66
lighter than average in class (185g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (185 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Ricoh CX2 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX2 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh CX2Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX2 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-20 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CMOS 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 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (ISO 400) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (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 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-70 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $341 $2,000