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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released September 2014
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was revealed 21 months later than the H200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony H200

 WG-M1 H200 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2013Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 H200 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H200

 WG-M1 H200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 has physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the H200.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and H200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sony H200 Street photography information
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Sony H200
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
64
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H200
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-09-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID DB-65 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,000 $250