Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

The WG-M1 was launched 4 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-M1 scores vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX7
WG-M1 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Ricoh WG-M1
TX7 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX7
WG-M1 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior dimensions 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and TX7.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-09-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | (1×) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.5" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $2,000 | $300 |