Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Updated by Ricoh WG-80

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon N versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The N was unveiled 8 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the N grades vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh WG-70
N | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon N
WG-70 | N | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 86 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh WG-70
N | WG-70 |
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N provides outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon N versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the N and the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N and WG-70.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Ricoh WG-70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $280 |