Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(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
- Launched September 2014

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was released 4 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SD4500 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SD4500 IS
WG-M1 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
SD4500 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the WG-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and WG-M1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | (1×) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing 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 | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | 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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $2,000 |