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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced March 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 10 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX1 IS WG-6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WG-6 SX1 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2009Newer by 108 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX1 IS WG-6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the WG-6.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and WG-6 is 64 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WG-6.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to show extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (615g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others (246 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than others (246 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-03-27 2018-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 246 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $271