Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A350
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A350 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
- Announced September 2014
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched June 2008
- Successor is Sony A380
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The following is a complete analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
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Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-M1 scores against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony A350
| WG-M1 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | June 2008 | Newer by 77 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| A350 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A350
| WG-M1 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 and the A350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and A350.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The more modern WG-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A350 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2008-06-06 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 1.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 595 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DB-65 | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $2,000 | $600 |