Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950
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![Ricoh WG-M1 front Ricoh WG-M1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-M1/Ricoh-WG-M1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950/Sony-S950-front.jpg)
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The WG-M1 was unveiled 5 years after the S950 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-M1 grades against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The full galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony S950
WG-M1 | S950 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 68 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Ricoh WG-M1
S950 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony S950
WG-M1 | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the S950.
![Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 size comparison Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and S950.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Ricoh-WG-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
![Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Ricoh-WG-M1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-09-12 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | (1×) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 2s |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DB-65 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $2,000 | $130 |