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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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 SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced about the same time to the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX400 IS matches up against the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX400 IS WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WG-M1 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX400 IS WG-M1 
AnnouncedJuly 2014September 2014Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS and the WG-M1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and WG-M1 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and WG-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have 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

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
great battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 MPEG-4, 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH 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
Cost at release $229 $2,000