Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 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
- Introduced September 2014
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W610
WG-M1 | W610 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Ricoh WG-M1
W610 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W610
WG-M1 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |