Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets examine more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 9 months before the RX100 IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-M1 grades against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-M1 vs the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older WG-M1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.