Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SX600 HS | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX600 HS
WG-M1 | SX600 HS | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
SX600 HS | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |