Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-M1 was brought out 4 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-M1 scores versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W350
WG-M1 | W350 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Ricoh WG-M1
W350 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W350
WG-M1 | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 features physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the W350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and W350 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and W350.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer WG-M1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-09-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | (1×) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $2,000 | $200 |