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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX170 IS WG-M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX170 IS

 WG-M1 SX170 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX170 IS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISRicoh WG-M1
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