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Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Ricoh WG-70 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-70 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-70 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-70 was unveiled 5 years later than the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-70 scores vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-70 WG-M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2020September 2014Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-M1 WG-70 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-70 and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-70 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-70 has got external measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-70 vs the WG-M1.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-70 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-70 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-70 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-70 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-70Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-70 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2020-02-04 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
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options On, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
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 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $2,000