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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 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-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-30 was launched around the same time to the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-30 grades against the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-30 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-M1 WG-30 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-30 WG-M1 
LaunchedOctober 2014September 2014Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-30 has outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-30 versus the WG-M1.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30 and WG-M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-30 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-30Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-30 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-10-09 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $428 $2,000