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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WG-M1 grades vs the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony S930

 WG-M1 S930 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2009More recent by 70 months
Screen resolution115k112kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 S930 WG-M1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.4"1.5"Bigger screen (+0.9")

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S930

 WG-M1 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with exterior 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 S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the S930.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and S930.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Sony S930
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
53
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S930
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5" 2.4"
Resolution of display 115k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $2,000 $219