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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh CX5 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh CX5
(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
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the CX5 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The CX5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the CX5 scores vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 CX5 WG-M1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh CX5

 WG-M1 CX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2011More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-M1

 CX5 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX5 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the CX5 versus the WG-M1.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CX5 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CX5 and WG-M1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged CX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (205g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh CX5 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Ricoh CX5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh CX5 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh CX5Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh CX5 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
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 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-100 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $2,000