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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX720 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
  • Launched September 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 4 months later than the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS scores vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX710 HS WG-M1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 WG-M1 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX710 HS WG-M1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the WG-M1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average in class (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
49
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical 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 230 photos 350 photos
Type of battery 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 card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $349 $2,000