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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released September 2014
Sony WX220
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX220

 WG-M1 WX220 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2014Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WX220 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX220

 WG-M1 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
64
good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX220
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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