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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX280 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
  • Revealed September 2014
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 18 months before the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX270 HS WG-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution461k115kCrisper screen (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX270 HS

 WG-M1 SX270 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2014March 2013Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX270 HS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon SX270 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the WG-M1.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lighter than average in class (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-21 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 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 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 210 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $284 $2,000