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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 4 years later than the T99 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 grades vs the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony T99

 WG-M1 T99 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 T99 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T99

 WG-M1 T99 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 vs the T99.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and T99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-M1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Sony T99 Street photography factors
53
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony T99 Landscape photography advice
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sony T99 Vlogging advice
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony T99
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-12 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 190 grams (0.42 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $179