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Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched October 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1Ds
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MIII
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 1Ds MII and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds MII was released 10 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1Ds MII grades against the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Ricoh WG-M1

 1Ds MII WG-M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing2"1.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 WG-M1 1Ds MII 
ReleasedSeptember 2014October 2005Newer by 108 months

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Ricoh WG-M1

 1Ds MII WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII has got physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1Ds MII and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds MII and the WG-M1.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and WG-M1 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
66
you can focus manually
decent MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
51
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565g)
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
37
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
51
weather proofing
decent MP (17 megapixels)
heavier than competition (1,565 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Ricoh WG-M1
Category Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2005-10-11 2014-09-12
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4992 x 3328 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - (1×)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1480 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $12,000 $2,000