Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.