Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80 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
- Announced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-M1 was unveiled 18 months prior to the HX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony HX80
| WG-M1 | HX80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| HX80 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2016 |  | September 2014 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX80
| WG-M1 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outer measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the HX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and HX80.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older WG-M1 will be behind in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2016-03-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 1.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | - | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 390 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $2,000 | $368 |