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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W510, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was brought out 3 years after the W510 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-M1 scores versus the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W510

 WG-M1 W510 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W510 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W510

 WG-M1 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 features physical dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 against the W510.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and W510 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and W510.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (800)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W510
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,000 $99