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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 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
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 18 months after the WG-M1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS scores versus the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX720 HS WG-M1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2014Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX720 HS

 WG-M1 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX720 HS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS versus the WG-M1.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WG-M1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and WG-M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to render greater detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-18 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $2,000