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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Released September 2014
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 4 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-M1 scores vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony TX9

 WG-M1 TX9 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2010More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TX9 WG-M1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"1.5"Larger display (+2")
Display resolution922k115kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX9

 WG-M1 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 has physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the TX9.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and TX9.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
38
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
64
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
35
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Sony TX9 Vlogging information
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony TX9
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-12 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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)
Max 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 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.42 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $799