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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Released March 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
  • Announced September 2014
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC was announced 5 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC scores versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Ricoh WG-M1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 WG-M1 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014March 2010Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-M1

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC compared to the WG-M1.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-M1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (355g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VCRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Ricoh WG-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-03-18 2014-09-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-72mm (3.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-4.4 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 180 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual 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 (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 640x480 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) ) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $349 $2,000