Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 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
- Launched September 2014
(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

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").

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W510
WG-M1 | W510 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Ricoh WG-M1
W510 | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W510
WG-M1 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |