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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Ricoh WG-70

 N WG-70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon N

 WG-70 N 
RevealedFebruary 2020January 2013More modern by 86 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon N and Ricoh WG-70

 N WG-70 

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).

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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.

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
72
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon N vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot NRicoh WG-70
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