Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-M1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh PX and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.