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Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD1400 IS and Ricoh WG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was announced 9 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1400 IS grades vs the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SD1400 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 WG-6 SD1400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2010More recent by 97 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SD1400 IS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1400 IS and Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the WG-6.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1400 IS and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1400 IS and WG-6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Ricoh WG-6
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-08 2018-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 246g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $271