Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SX1 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 2.8" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX1 IS
WG-M1 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | March 2009 | Newer by 66 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
SX1 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |