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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
39

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 21 months after the WX80 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the WG-M1 matches up against the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 WG-M1 WX80 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013More modern by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 WX80 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 WG-M1 WX80 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-M1 and the WX80.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and WX80.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
30
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Street photography with Sony WX80
53
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 max ISO too low (800)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (124g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
38
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery (350 shots)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
64
 good battery (350 per charge)
 weather sealing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than others in class (124 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
35
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (800)
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
39
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
26
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 does not have microphone socket
35
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (124g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX80
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh WG-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-12 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range (1×) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (60, 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
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
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 Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch pricing $2,000 $276