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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony a5100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was introduced very close to the a5100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-M1 scores versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony a5100

 WG-M1 a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 a5100 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony a5100

 WG-M1 a5100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2014Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 against the a5100.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and a5100.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will offer more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Sony a5100 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Sony a5100 Street photography advice
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony a5100 Sports photography advice
38
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
Sony a5100 Travel photography details
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Sony a5100 Landscape photography information
35
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony a5100 Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony a5100
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Alpha a5100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-12 2014-08-17
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range (1×) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (0.42 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $2,000 $448