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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony RX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 6 months later than the RX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-M1 scores vs the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony RX10

 WG-M1 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 RX10 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1290k115kClearer screen (+1175k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX10

 WG-M1 RX10 
ReleasedSeptember 2014March 2014Same generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 against the RX10.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
53
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 Sports photography details
38
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery power (420 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
63
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 Vlogging information
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX10
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-12 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 1.5" 3"
Display resolution 115k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed - 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
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, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,000 $698