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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-M1 was released 15 months later than the RX1R which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-M1 scores vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony RX1R

 WG-M1 RX1R 
ReleasedSeptember 2014June 2013Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Ricoh WG-M1

 RX1R WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1229k115kCrisper screen (+1114k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX1R

 WG-M1 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 and the RX1R.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R Portrait photography details
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1R Street photography highlights
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (270 per charge)
more heavy than average (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (482g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony RX1R
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 270 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,000 $2,798