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Ricoh WG-M1

164 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (15)
performance (9)
image quality (5)
price (5)
durability (5)

Negative
portability (2)
lens (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 164 reviews of Ricoh WG-M1. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and image quality. The durability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the lens and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Ricoh WG-M1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Ricoh WG-M1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 user reviews of Ricoh WG-M1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and durability are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the portability and performance.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (tipa.com)

Ricoh WG-M1

This hot segment of the market continues to grow and the Ricoh WG-M1 offers a unique design that is waterproof to 32 feet (9.75 metres) without an additional protective housing, is shock resistant to six feet (1.8 metres) and frost-proof to 14F (-10C)....

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Ricoh WG-M1

Ricoh is launching a new digital action cam. Dubbed the the WG-M1, this digicam can swim to depths of 32 feet (10 meters), survives falls up to 6 feet (2 meters), and live in temperatures down to -10°C. On the still photo front, you get a 14MP CMOS...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Ricoh WG-M1

Ricoh WG-M1 action camera : Introducing the Ricoh WG-M1: the ultimate action camera addition to the popular WG series, perfect for all types of outdoor and underwater activities Looking for an ultra-rugged, outdoor camera with video and still imaging...

Featuring an ultra-wide-angle lens, the Ricoh WG-M1 captures dynamic Full HD movie clips and with approximately 14.0 effective megapixels, enables you to take beautiful, high-resolution still images. Its high-speed continuous shooting capability...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (photographyblog.com)

Ricoh WG-M1 Review

The Ricoh WG-M1 is an action camera that's capable of recording full HD video (1280 x 960 pixels), which are captured at a 137-degree ultra-wide angle of view. Although primarily designed to capture video, it's also possible to record stills. The...

Although GoPro pretty much seems to have the monopoly on these kind of cameras, that’s not to say that there aren’t other viable alternatives on the market, and the Ricoh WG-M1 is one of those.

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Ricoh WG-M1 Action Cam

Video quality is very good. Being able to change the width of the image is useful.

Poor menu system. Wifi link to phone is intermittent especially during video playback.

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Ricoh WG-M1 Action Cam

Solid well built camera that gives a very good all round picture

Display screen is on top of the camera, if the light is in the wrong position it is hard to see the image

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Ricoh WG-M1

Excellent product for a lot cheaper price than competitors. Have been using it as Car Camcorder and for holiday since Aug 15.So far so good! No additional casing requires for under water or in the rain.

Sep, 2015

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

beware - andoid app not available...

The camera seems great - put it in the sea this afternoon! BUT... leaving this review if it sways you:If you've got an up-to-date Android phone running the latest OS, Lollipop - the app, called WG-M1 by Ricoh... Isn't compatible or available!You cant...

May, 2015

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