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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W710, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 21 months after the W710 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-M1 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W710

 WG-M1 W710 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W710 WG-M1 
Screen size2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W710

 WG-M1 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 against the W710.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and W710.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W710 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-M1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
Sony W710 Landscape photography details
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
Sony W710 Vlogging features
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W710
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 2 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 190g (0.42 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots
Battery type 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,000 $90