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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Ricoh and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-M1 was launched 8 months later than the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-M1 grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX350

 WG-M1 WX350 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2014More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WX350 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX350

 WG-M1 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the WX350.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and WX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-M1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
good MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
38
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony WX350
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX350
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-12 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DB-65 NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,000 $270