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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 9 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX1 IS grades against the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SX1 IS WG-50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WG-50 SX1 IS 
RevealedMay 2017March 2009More modern by 99 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 SX1 IS WG-50 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the WG-50.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and WG-50 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and WG-50.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (615g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (615g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-03-27 2017-05-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
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 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 - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $280