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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX200V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was launched 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WG-M1 grades vs the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX200V

 WG-M1 TX200V 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX200V WG-M1 
Screen sizing3.3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1230k115kClearer screen (+1115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX200V

 WG-M1 TX200V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys 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) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 vs the TX200V.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and TX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sony TX200V
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (800)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
64
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX200V
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,000 $500