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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Released September 2014
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 7 months before the WG-M1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX700 HS grades vs the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX700 HS WG-M1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WG-M1 SX700 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2014More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX700 HS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the WG-M1.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and WG-M1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography features
45
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 269g (0.59 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $349 $2,000