Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Announced September 2014
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX260 HS was announced 3 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX260 HS grades vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SX260 HS | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 115k | Crisper screen (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX260 HS
WG-M1 | SX260 HS | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | June 2012 | More recent by 27 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
SX260 HS | WG-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS against the WG-M1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WG-M1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | (1×) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 1.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 350 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $349 | $2,000 |