Clicky

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The WG-M1 was unveiled 2 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-M1 matches up against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W650

 WG-M1 W650 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W650 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W650

 WG-M1 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-M1 features exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the W650.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and W650.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sony W650
53
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
38
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W650
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $140