Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
- Introduced September 2018
(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
- Launched September 2014

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX70 HS was introduced 4 years after the WG-M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1
SX70 HS | WG-M1 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 49 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX70 HS
WG-M1 | SX70 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
SX70 HS | WG-M1 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the WG-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WG-M1 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WG-M1.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX70 HS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX70 HS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2018-09-20 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | - |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | 608 gr (1.34 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 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 | 325 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $550 | $2,000 |