Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Let's look closer at the Canon SX20 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS matches up against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh WG-M1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS versus the WG-M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WG-M1 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.