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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look closer at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 5 years after the W220 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-M1 scores against the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W220

 WG-M1 W220 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 70 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W220 WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W220

 WG-M1 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides external measurements 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the W220.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and W220.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
53
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sony W220
64
good battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W220
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-12 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $2,000 $160