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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was revealed 3 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-M1 matches up against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX10

 WG-M1 TX10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2011Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX10 WG-M1 
Display dimension3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution921k115kClearer display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10

 WG-M1 TX10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 versus the TX10.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
53
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
great battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
64
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX10
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,000 $309