Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-M1 was manufactured 8 months after the WX220 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-M1 scores against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX220
WG-M1 | WX220 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh WG-M1
WX220 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX220
WG-M1 | WX220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers outer dimensions 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and WX220.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-09-12 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | (1×) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | 210 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DB-65 | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $2,000 | $198 |