Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX10V
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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In this article, we are looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX10V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-M1 was manufactured 2 years after the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-M1 scores vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony HX10V
| WG-M1 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Ricoh WG-M1
| HX10V | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX10V
| WG-M1 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 against the HX10V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and HX10V.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-09-12 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $2,000 | $616 |