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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A380
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 4 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-M1 scores against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony A390

 WG-M1 A390 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2010Fresher by 51 months

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A390 WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A390

 WG-M1 A390 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 has outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A390 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the A390.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and A390.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The WG-M1 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger WG-M1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sony A390 Street photography information
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
Sony A390 Sports photography information
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony A390 Landscape photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
9
no video
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A390
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-09-12 2010-07-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 549 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $500