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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX1 IS WG-70 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WG-70 SX1 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020March 2009More modern by 132 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX1 IS WG-70 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS and the WG-70.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WG-70 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and WG-70.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615g)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (615 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (615 grams)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-03-27 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 193 grams (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 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 - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $280