Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX9
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 versus Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-M1 was introduced 3 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-M1 grades vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony WX9
| WG-M1 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| WX9 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony WX9
| WG-M1 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 has outer 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-M1 versus the WX9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-M1 and WX9.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX9 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model type | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 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 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | (1×) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 1.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 115k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | DB-65 | NP-BN1 |
| 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 | $188 |