Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh WG-M1
N | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh WG-M1
N | WG-M1 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon N versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |