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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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-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
  • Launched September 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX1 IS grades against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX1 IS WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size2.8"1.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX1 IS

 WG-M1 SX1 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2014March 2009Newer by 66 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX1 IS WG-M1 
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the WG-M1.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WG-M1 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WG-M1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (615g)
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (615g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
57
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (615 grams)
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-03-27 2014-09-12
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $2,000