Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are contrasting the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was brought out 3 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-M1 grades against the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the RX100 V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and RX100 V.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-M1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.