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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
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Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 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
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 2 years later than the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX730 HS matches up against the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SX730 HS WG-M1 
IntroducedApril 2017September 2014More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution922k115kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SX730 HS

 WG-M1 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SX730 HS WG-M1 
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS and the WG-M1.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lighter than competition in class (300g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic jack
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh WG-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2017-04-06 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 300 grams (0.66 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $2,000