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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 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
  • Released September 2014
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 8 months prior to the WG-M1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS grades versus the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX600 HS WG-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution461k115kSharper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX600 HS

 WG-M1 SX600 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2014More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX600 HS WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the WG-M1.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and WG-M1.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
64
great battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
35
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 25-450mm (18.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format 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 188g (0.41 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $2,000