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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(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
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX70 HS WG-M1 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2014More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX70 HS

 WG-M1 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX70 HS WG-M1 
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).

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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.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography features
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (608g)
52
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
56
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
heavier than others (608g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
58
has manual focus
really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
64
really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others (608g)
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSRicoh WG-M1
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