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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 6 months after the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-5 GPS grades versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-5 GPS WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-M1 WG-5 GPS 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-5 GPS WG-M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS offers outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the WG-M1.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (236g)
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others (236g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
35
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (236g)
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-5 GPS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 236 grams (0.52 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 photos 350 photos
Type of battery 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $2,000