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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 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
  • Announced September 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 4 months later than the WG-M1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX610 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 SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX610 HS WG-M1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-M1 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX610 HS WG-M1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has got outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS against the WG-M1.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WG-M1.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (270 shots)
no Timelapse recording
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $214 $2,000