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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX150, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-M1 scores versus the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX150

 WG-M1 WX150 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WX150 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX150

 WG-M1 WX150 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-M1 and the WX150.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and WX150.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
53
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (800)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
Sony WX150 Sports photography details
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sony WX150
64
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX150
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Battery style 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, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,000 $300