Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V 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" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Replacement is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX200V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-M1 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-M1 scores against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony HX200V
| WG-M1 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Ricoh WG-M1
| HX200V | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX200V
| WG-M1 | HX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 vs the HX200V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and HX200V.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX200V to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-09-12 | 2012-05-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 1.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| 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 | ||
| Supported 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 (60, 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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $2,000 | $480 |
