Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013
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Below, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-M1 was announced 13 months after the QX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-M1 grades vs the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony QX10
| WG-M1 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | September 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display dimension | 1.5" |  | " | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 115k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| QX10 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony QX10
| WG-M1 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outside measurements 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 QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 vs the QX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and QX10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2013-09-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 1.5" | - |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 0k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | None |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 105 grams (0.23 lb) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $2,000 | $250 |