Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX160 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
- Revealed September 2014
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX170 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX170 IS scores against the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SX170 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX170 IS
WG-M1 | SX170 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | August 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
SX170 IS | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the WG-M1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and WG-M1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX170 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-08-22 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | (1×) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 1.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 | 300 pictures | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $2,000 |