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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33
Ricoh CX3 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Revealed September 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the CX3 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CX3 was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CX3 scores versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 CX3 WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX3

 WG-M1 CX3 
RevealedSeptember 2014June 2010More recent by 51 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-M1

 CX3 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh CX3 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CX3 vs the WG-M1.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CX3 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX3 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CX3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (206 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX3 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Ricoh CX3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX3 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh CX3Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX3 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 920k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
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 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $329 $2,000