Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610

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").

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.