Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a extensive review of the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Ricoh and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The WG-M1 was launched 6 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-M1 matches up vs the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-M1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older WG-M1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.