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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
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").

Photography Glossary

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
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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