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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Ricoh WG-50 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2017
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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-50 WG-M1 
RevealedMay 2017September 2014Fresher by 33 months
Focus manually Dial exact 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-50

 WG-M1 WG-50 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-50 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-50 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-50 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-50Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-50 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-24 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes On, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Wireless) Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
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 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 300 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $2,000