Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A57
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A57 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
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A57 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A57, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the WG-M1 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-M1 was introduced 2 years later than the A57 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WG-M1 scores vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony A57
| WG-M1 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2014 |  | September 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| A57 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A57
| WG-M1 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-M1 provides outside measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-M1 against the A57.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-M1 and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-M1 and A57.
As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A57 will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
| Model | Ricoh WG-M1 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2014-09-12 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 800 | 16000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | (1×) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 1.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 618g (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 550 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DB-65 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $2,000 | $1,000 |