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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A810 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 3 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A810 matches up against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 A810 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon A810

 WG-M1 A810 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2012More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-M1

 A810 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A810 and the WG-M1.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot A810Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 photos 350 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $99 $2,000