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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A1100 IS WG-M1 
Display sizing2.5"1.5"Larger display (+1")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A1100 IS

 WG-M1 A1100 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 67 months

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 A1100 IS WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution115k115kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the WG-M1.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WG-M1.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
great battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 1.5"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 150 gr (0.33 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $160 $2,000