Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX40 HS grades vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS and Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the WG-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and WG-M1 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.