Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony H200
WG-M1 | H200 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Ricoh WG-M1
H200 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H200
WG-M1 | H200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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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 |