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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H55, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 4 years later than the H55 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony H55

 WG-M1 H55 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2010More recent by 52 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 H55 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H55

 WG-M1 H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers external dimensions 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 H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 vs the H55.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and H55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sony H55
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony H55
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony H55
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $235