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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Old Model is Canon G11
  • Updated by Canon G15
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
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G12 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G12 grades against the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 G12 WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution461k115kSharper screen (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon G12

 WG-M1 G12 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months

Common features in the Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-M1

 G12 WG-M1 
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G12 versus the WG-M1.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and WG-M1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and WG-M1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G12 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older G12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G12 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (401 grams)
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (370 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G12 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
60
good battery (370 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (401g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery (350 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G12
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G12 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (401g)
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Canon G12 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot G12Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-19 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 401g (0.88 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $2,000