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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was manufactured 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A4000 IS WG-M1 
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A4000 IS

 WG-M1 A4000 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 A4000 IS WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A4000 IS against the WG-M1.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (175 per charge)
no phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (175 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 175 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $2,000