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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was announced 3 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-M1 scores vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W560

 WG-M1 W560 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W560 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W560

 WG-M1 W560 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with physical measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 against the W560.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and W560.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-M1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
Sony W560 Street photography factors
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Sony W560 Travel photography information
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W560
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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×) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $139