Canon 160 vs Ricoh WG-6

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 160 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 160 scores against the WG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 160 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 160 versus the WG-6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 160 and WG-6.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older 160 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.