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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
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 SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 5 months later than the WG-M1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX410 IS WG-M1 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX410 IS

 WG-M1 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX410 IS WG-M1 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS and the WG-M1.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WG-M1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and WG-M1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
41
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (185 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
35
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-02-06 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $2,000