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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(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
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out within a month of the QX30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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