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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W570, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was unveiled 3 years later than the W570 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-M1 matches up against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W570

 WG-M1 W570 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W570 WG-M1 
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W570

 WG-M1 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 against the W570.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and W570.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W570 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
53
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (800)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W570
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 2 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,000 $159