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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
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 SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX60 HS was brought out at a similar time to the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX60 HS scores versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX60 HS WG-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX60 HS

 WG-M1 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX60 HS WG-M1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014September 2014Similar age
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the WG-M1.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and WG-M1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX60 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650 grams)
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
62
fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-09-16 2014-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $549 $2,000