Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.