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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 12 months earlier than the WG-M1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX510 HS WG-M1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX510 HS

 WG-M1 SX510 HS 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX510 HS WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS against the WG-M1.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-M1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and WG-M1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
35
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
37
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
great battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $2,000