Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
37
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-20 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| WG-20 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-20
| WG-M1 | WG-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-M1
| WG-20 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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 photography with Ricoh WG-20
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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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Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
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
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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Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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
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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Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
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
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
Photography Glossary
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-20 | Ricoh 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 |