Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W370
WG-M1 | W370 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Ricoh WG-M1
W370 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W370
WG-M1 | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |