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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX30 IS scores vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX30 IS WG-M1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WG-M1 SX30 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2010More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX30 IS WG-M1 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the WG-M1.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and WG-M1 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and WG-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (601g)
52
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (601g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
40
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
49
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-14 2014-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 grams (1.32 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $2,000