Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1

In this article, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 5 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-M1 scores against the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys exterior measurements 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 versus the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and TX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.