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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon N versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 20 months before the WG-M1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the N scores vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh WG-M1

 N WG-M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"1.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon N

 WG-M1 N 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh WG-M1

 N WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focus

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the N versus the WG-M1.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged N will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
35
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
missing mic port
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot NRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot N Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $2,000