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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-M1
(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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 ZV-1 WG-M1 
IntroducedMay 2020September 2014More recent by 69 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
30
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
53
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low max ISO (800)
85
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography highlights
38
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
71
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (24.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
64
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14MP)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
 lighter than others (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
35
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (1.5 inches)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low max ISO (800)
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
70
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
26
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone port
86
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 lighter than others (294g)
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Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony ZV-1
 Ricoh WG-M1Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Ricoh Sony
Model type Ricoh WG-M1 Sony ZV-1
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
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    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range (1×) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DB-65 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,000 $750