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Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2002
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MII
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 1Ds and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and WG-20 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 1Ds was manufactured 12 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 1Ds grades vs the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Ricoh WG-20

 1Ds WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon 1Ds

 WG-20 1Ds 
RevealedFebruary 2014December 2002More recent by 135 months
Display dimensions2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k120kSharper display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Ricoh WG-20

 1Ds WG-20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds provides external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1Ds and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1Ds versus the WG-20.

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and WG-20 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds and WG-20.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will produce more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (11MP)
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (11 megapixels)
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
30
heavier than competition in class (1,585 grams)
low megapixels (11 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (11MP)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
9
no video
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon 1Ds vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon EOS-1DsRicoh WG-20
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Ricoh WG-20
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2002-12-17 2014-02-05
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4064 x 2704 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 120k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings External Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 954 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $9,000 $370