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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A800 scores against the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A800 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.5"1.5"Larger display (+1")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A800

 WG-M1 A800 
RevealedSeptember 2014January 2011Newer by 44 months

Common features in the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-M1

 A800 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution115k115kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A800 vs the WG-M1.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
25
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
29
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (300 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
55
great battery pack (300 shots)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
26
great battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
24
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon A800 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A800Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 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 All around 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 300 images 350 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $2,000