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Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The N100 was manufactured 8 months prior to the WG-M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the N100 matches up versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 N100 WG-M1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon N100

 WG-M1 N100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2014More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Canon N100 and Ricoh WG-M1

 N100 WG-M1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 versus the WG-M1.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and WG-M1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older N100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N100
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good 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")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
65
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot N100Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-12L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $2,000