Canon G9 X vs Ricoh WG-70

On this page, we are comparing the Canon G9 X and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and WG-70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G9 X matches up versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X versus the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and WG-70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G9 X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.