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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 GPS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the WG-M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-4 GPS matches up versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-4 GPS WG-M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-M1 WG-4 GPS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-4 GPS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 GPS features outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-4 GPS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-4 GPS compared to the WG-M1.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 GPS and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 GPS and WG-M1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older WG-4 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (235 grams)
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Ricoh WG-4 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-4 GPSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-4 GPS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-05 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 235 gr (0.52 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $210 $2,000