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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W370

 WG-M1 W370 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 57 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W370 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W370

 WG-M1 W370 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 has physical 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-M1 and the W370.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and W370.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-M1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W370
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2s
Max shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $2,000 $230