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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was released 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SX1 IS WG-30W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX1 IS

 WG-30W SX1 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2014March 2009Newer by 67 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SX1 IS WG-30W 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the WG-30W.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WG-30W is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WG-30W.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-30W to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
32
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (615g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-03-27 2014-10-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $280