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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W320, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 4 years after the W320 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-M1 grades against the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W320

 WG-M1 W320 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W320 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W320

 WG-M1 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 vs the W320.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and W320 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and W320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent WG-M1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
64
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W320
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $2,000 $269