Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX100 III

Below is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 4 months later than the RX100 III so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-M1 grades against the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 against the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 III will show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.