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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

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
39
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
30
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