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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was revealed 2 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-M1 grades against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX50

 WG-M1 WX50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WX50 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX50

 WG-M1 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides exterior dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 against the WX50.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and WX50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
38
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
Vlogging with Sony WX50
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX50
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2012-01-30
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,000 $250