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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Ricoh CX4 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CX4 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CX4 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the CX4 grades versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 CX4 WG-M1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX4

 WG-M1 CX4 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2010More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-M1

 CX4 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh CX4 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the CX4 versus the WG-M1.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the CX4 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CX4 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older CX4 will be behind in sensor technology.

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX4 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Ricoh CX4 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX4 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh CX4Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh CX4 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $211 $2,000