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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Announced September 2014
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX260 HS WG-M1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX260 HS

 WG-M1 SX260 HS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014June 2012More recent by 27 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX260 HS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
37
manual focus
provides face detect focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSRicoh WG-M1
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