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Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
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 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was manufactured 19 months before the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6D matches up versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Ricoh WG-M1

 6D WG-M1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1040k115kSharper screen (+925k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon 6D

 WG-M1 6D 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2013More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 6D and Ricoh WG-M1

 6D WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D enjoys external measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6D versus the WG-M1.

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and WG-M1 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and WG-M1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
63
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
52
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
68
megapixel count decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,090 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
60
better than average battery power (1,090 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
great battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,090 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
30
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon 6D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon EOS 6DRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS 6D Ricoh WG-M1
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2013-02-12 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - (1×)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,699 $2,000