Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-50 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-50 was announced 2 years later than the WG-M1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-50 scores versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-50 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-50 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-50 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-50 compared to the WG-M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-50 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-50 and WG-M1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.