Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
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- 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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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched August 2013
- Successor is Sony a3500
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-M1 was brought out 13 months after the A3000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores versus the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony A3000
WG-M1 | A3000 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | August 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Ricoh WG-M1
A3000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A3000
WG-M1 | A3000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the A3000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and A3000.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A3000 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-12 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | (1×) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 470 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,000 | $398 |