Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony S950

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

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.