Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX1

Below is a detailed review of the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was introduced 5 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-M1 grades vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has exterior measurements 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 WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-M1 and the WX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.