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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T900, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 5 years after the T900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 scores against the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony T900

 WG-M1 T900 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 68 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 T900 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T900

 WG-M1 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has got external measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the T900.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and T900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
38
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T900
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,000 $300