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Ricoh WG M1 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:190 gBattery life (CIPA):350 shots

Ricoh WG M1 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

Score
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
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90%

4.0

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

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4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

4.0

Sensor & Image

25%

2.7

Photo Features

18%

5.2

Video & Audio

14%

3.8

Display & Design

8%

5.5

Battery & Power

7%

5.1

Connectivity & Storage

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7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 84 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of camera Ricoh WG M1

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

4.0

Sensor & Image

25%

2.7

Photo Features

18%

5.2

Video & Audio

14%

3.8

Display & Design

8%

5.5

Battery & Power

7%

5.1

Connectivity & Storage

4.0
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on 84 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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Popularity:
Ricoh WG M1 has a popularity score of 7, which is higher than 68.4% of cameras.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

4.4

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

5.9
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.42 µm, which are smaller than those in 70.4% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 800
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 800, which is lower than that of 99.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
N/A
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
15 Mbps
Video bitrate
15 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 15 Mbps which is lower than that of 82.3% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
action camera
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
This camera weighs 190 g which is lighter than 82.7% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
66.5 mm
Width
66.5 mm
This camera has a width of 66.5 mm which is narrower than 99.7% of cameras.
Height
42.5 mm
Height
42.5 mm
This camera has a height of 42.5 mm which is shorter than 100% of cameras.
Thickness
89.5 mm
Thickness
89.5 mm
This camera has a thickness of 89.5 mm which is thicker than 87.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 350 shots, which is longer than that of 54.5% of cameras and equal to that of 5% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,250 mAh
Battery capacity
1,250 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,250 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 60.4% of cameras and equal to those in 3.9% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
Data and power.
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Ricoh WG M1 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
    3.5 mm mic input
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • 205 g lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (190 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    190 g vs 395 g
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 205 g lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (190 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    190 g vs 395 g
  • 53.4 mm narrower
    Width
    66.5 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (66.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    66.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 31.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    42.5 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (42.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    42.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
    3.5 mm mic input
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 120 fps high-speed video.
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 130 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,250 mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1250 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,250 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 0.1 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.1 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.1 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 1.5 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    1.5 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (1.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    1.5 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    the average camera
    Ricoh WG M1 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.41 vs 8.000).
    7.41 vs 8
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Ricoh WG M1 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.91 vs 6.2).
    5.91 vs 6.2
  • 1.5 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    1.5 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (1.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    1.5 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 43.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    89.5 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (89.5 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    89.5 mm vs 46 mm
  • 10 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    10 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (10 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    10 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 25 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    48 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (48 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    48 points vs 73 points
  • 5,600 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    800 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
    Fixed-focus design.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • No two-stage shutter
    Two-stage shutter button
    no
    This camera does not have a two-stage shutter button, the average camera does.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 85.9% less optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    1 x
    40% less optical zoom: this camera offers 1 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The fixed built-in lens has no optical zoom range, equivalent to 1x.
    1 x vs 7.1 x
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • 15 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    15 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (15 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    15 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    25 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min

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Third-party reviews

Based on 84 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Ricoh WG M1

  • Rugged and waterproof (up to 10m/32ft) without requiring an additional external housing
  • Large, textured physical buttons that are easy to operate with gloves or underwater
  • Integrated 1.5-inch color LCD monitor allows for live framing and menu navigation without guesswork
  • High-quality video performance with good exposure and color rendition for an action camera
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and a dedicated smartphone app allow for remote control and quick file sharing
  • Wide-angle lens options (up to 160 degrees) and fast continuous shooting at 10 images per second
  • Sturdy build quality that is shock-resistant (up to 2m) and cold-resistant

What we don't like about Ricoh WG M1

  • Limited battery life, often cited around 350 shots or approximately 25 minutes of continuous video recording
  • Challenging to mount on curved surfaces like helmets due to its unique shape and flat-bottomed mount
  • Menu system is described as unintuitive and difficult to navigate initially
  • Highlights can blow out easily in high-contrast conditions, leading to overexposed skies
  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor results in average image quality and poor low-light performance for still photos
  • Lacks advanced features found in competitors, such as 4K video, GPS, or image stabilization
  • Lens does not rotate, making it less flexible for varied mounting orientations

Verdict

The Ricoh WG-M1 is a rugged action camera featuring a 14MP CMOS sensor and an f/2.8 ultra-wide lens with a 160-degree field of view for stills and 137 degrees for video. It records Full HD 1080p video at 30fps and offers a high-speed 120fps mode at 848x480 for slow-motion playback. Its primary characteristics include a built-in 1.5-inch LCD monitor and internal Wi-Fi for smartphone connectivity, all housed in a body that is waterproof to 10m, shockproof from 2m, and freeze-proof to -10°C without requiring an external case. Main pros include its durable housing-free design, clear stereo sound recording, and a fast 10fps burst mode for photos. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in viewfinder, the absence of RAW image support, and limited mounting options due to its unique horizontal form factor.

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