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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony A200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-M1 was introduced 6 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-M1 grades against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony A200

 WG-M1 A200 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2008More recent by 75 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A200 WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A200

 WG-M1 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the A200.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and A200 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and A200.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony A200
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
9
can't record video
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A200
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-12 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,000 $100