Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 9 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A810 scores versus the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A810 compared to the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and WG-70.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.