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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was announced 2 years after the W610 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-M1 grades vs the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W610

 WG-M1 W610 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2012Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W610 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W610

 WG-M1 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the W610.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
53
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Sports photography with Sony W610
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W610
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,000 $200