Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A33
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Updated by Sony A35
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Here, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A33, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe WG-M1 was launched 4 years after the A33 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-M1 grades against the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh WG-M1 & Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are available at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony A33
| WG-M1 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2014 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| A33 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A33
| WG-M1 | A33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-M1 offers exterior measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-M1 versus the A33.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A33 is 91 and 67 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-M1 and A33.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-M1 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The fresher WG-M1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A33 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony SLT-A33 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 1.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 500g (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $2,000 | $230 |