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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Ricoh G700SE front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Ricoh G700SE versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the G700SE (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The G700SE was unveiled 4 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G700SE matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-M1

 G700SE WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-M1 G700SE 
ReleasedSeptember 2014October 2010Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-M1

 G700SE WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh G700SE offers physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions 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 G700SE versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G700SE and the WG-M1.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G700SE and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G700SE and WG-M1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged G700SE is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (307g)
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (307g)
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh G700SERicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh G700SE Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-10-13 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 307g (0.68 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-60 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $2,000