Canon XC10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Lets examine more closely at the Canon XC10 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched but the XC10 (1") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was introduced 7 months after the WG-M1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the XC10 grades against the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 and the WG-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and WG-M1 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XC10 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent XC10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.