Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was manufactured 14 months prior to the WG-M1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SX160 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX160 IS
WG-M1 | SX160 IS | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
SX160 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and WG-M1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and WG-M1.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX160 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX160 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | (1×) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $199 | $2,000 |