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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon D20 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 15 months prior to the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D20 scores versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 D20 WG-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kClearer screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon D20

 WG-M1 D20 
LaunchedSeptember 2014June 2013Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-M1

 D20 WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 offers external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D20 and the WG-M1.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and WG-M1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot D20Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-18 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $2,000