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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Launched September 2014
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

          

          

            
 SX240 HS WG-M1 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX240 HS

          

          

            
 WG-M1 SX240 HS 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

          

          

            
 SX240 HS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS vs the WG-M1.
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WG-M1.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
37
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect autofocus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
29
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
52
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
37
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
61
 lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 weather proof
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
 resolution is good (14MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (1.5 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 maximum ISO low (800)
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (224g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
26
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 no external mic port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $2,000