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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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 G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh G900 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras and they are both sold by Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G900 (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The G900 was released 3 years later than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G900 matches up versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 G900 WG-M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2014Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh G900

 WG-M1 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-M1

 G900 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh G900 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh G900 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G900 versus the WG-M1.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G900 and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher G900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh G900
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
45
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh G900
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
70
good battery power (340 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh G900
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Ricoh G900 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh G900Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh G900 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2018-02-21 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Flash on, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Supports FlashAir SD cards Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") 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 340 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $752 $2,000