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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was manufactured 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-M1 scores vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX30

 WG-M1 WX30 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2011Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WX30 WG-M1 
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX30

 WG-M1 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers external 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-M1 vs the WX30.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-M1 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and WX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX30 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
53
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
64
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
35
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony WX30
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX30
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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×) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $2,000 $259