Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon G15
(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
- Introduced September 2014
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the G16 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe G16 was launched 9 months before the WG-M1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G16 matches up against the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| G16 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon G16
| WG-M1 | G16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | November 2013 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon G16 and Ricoh WG-M1
| G16 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 features physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 vs the WG-M1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WG-M1 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and WG-M1.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G16 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G16 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon G16 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G16 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G16 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-11-25 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 6 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 1.5" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dots | 115k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 230 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $2,000 |