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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was released 9 months later than the W810 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony W810

 WG-M1 W810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2014More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 W810 WG-M1 
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W810

 WG-M1 W810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 has external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the W810.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and W810.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony W810
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
32
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony W810
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $100