Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A450

On this page, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was revealed 4 years after the A450 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 grades against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has outside measurements 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 A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and A450.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder. The fresher WG-M1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.