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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX1

 WG-M1 TX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2009More recent by 63 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX1 WG-M1 
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX1

 WG-M1 TX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
53
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sony TX1
64
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX1
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 190g (0.42 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,000 $350