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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H400, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was introduced 8 months later than the H400 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-M1 scores vs the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony H400

 WG-M1 H400 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2014Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 H400 WG-M1 
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H400

 WG-M1 H400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers physical 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 H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 against the H400.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and H400.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (628g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony H400
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
26
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H400
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-12 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 190g (0.42 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,000 $268