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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 5 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SD4000 IS WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WG-M1 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2010More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SD4000 IS WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements 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 change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the WG-M1.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and WG-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
64
good battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-02 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $2,000