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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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 WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both built by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-20 was unveiled 7 months prior to the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-20 grades against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 WG-20 WG-M1 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-20

		

		

			
 WG-M1 WG-20 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014More recent by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 WG-20 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-20 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 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).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-20 and the WG-M1.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The older WG-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
30
 resolution is good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
62
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
53
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
44
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
71
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 environment sealing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
47
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (1.5 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (800)
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
26
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-20 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-05 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
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 distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 164 grams (0.36 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $2,000