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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 21 months after the WG-M1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up against the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX620 HS WG-M1 
IntroducedMay 2016September 2014Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k115kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WG-M1 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX620 HS WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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).

Check out the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS against the WG-M1.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-05-10 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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 Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.5"
Display resolution 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 295 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $2,000