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Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M10
  • Newer Model is Canon M200
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly close but the M100 (APS-C) and WG-6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M100 was announced 5 months earlier than the WG-6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the M100 matches up vs the WG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Ricoh WG-6

 M100 WG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon M100

 WG-6 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Ricoh WG-6

 M100 WG-6 
IntroducedAugust 2017February 2018Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 has physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M100 versus the WG-6.

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and WG-6.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
67
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 shots)
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography advice
82
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
70
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
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Canon M100 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon EOS M100Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon EOS M100 Ricoh WG-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2017-08-29 2018-02-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Flash on, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $449 $271