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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-M1 scores vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX100V

 WG-M1 TX100V 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX100V WG-M1 
Display sizing3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution1229k115kClearer display (+1114k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX100V

 WG-M1 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 and the TX100V.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and TX100V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sony TX100V
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
38
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
64
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
35
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX100V
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 115k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $2,000 $380