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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 16 months later than the WG-M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX540 HS grades versus the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX540 HS WG-M1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2014Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX540 HS

 WG-M1 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX540 HS WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the WG-M1.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and WG-M1 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (205 per charge)
no phase detect AF
37
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (205 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (205 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-01-05 2014-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.5"
Resolution of display 461k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 205 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $2,000