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Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
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Canon EOS 90D front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 90D was introduced 5 years after the WG-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 90D grades versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Ricoh WG-M1

 90D WG-M1 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2014Newer by 61 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1040k115kClearer screen (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon 90D

 WG-M1 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-M1

 90D WG-M1 

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 90D has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 90D versus the WG-M1.

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and WG-M1 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and WG-M1.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 90D having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 90D will offer extra detail using its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger 90D is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
high megapixels (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography features
78
good battery life (1,300 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
high megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
35
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Canon 90D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon EOS 90DRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS 90D Ricoh WG-M1
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2019-08-28 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - (1×)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,199 $2,000