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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
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
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD980 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD980 IS scores against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SD980 IS WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SD980 IS

 WG-M1 SD980 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2009Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SD980 IS WG-M1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD980 IS and the WG-M1.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD980 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery (350 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
38
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-19 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 53 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 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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $2,000