Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-M1

Lets look more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G9 X was unveiled 14 months after the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the G9 X matches up vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X and the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger G9 X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.