Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Here, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 4 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the WG-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.