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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh PX front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh PX versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Ricoh. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PX was released 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the PX scores versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Ricoh WG-M1

 PX WG-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-M1 PX 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2011More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-M1

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

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh PX has got physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Ricoh PX versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PX vs the WG-M1.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PX and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PX and WG-M1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older PX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh PX Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh PX Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh PXRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh PX Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Smooth Imaging Engine IV -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest 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 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model DB-100 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $329 $2,000