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Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon S120 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close but the S120 (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was released 2 months earlier than the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S120 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S120 WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon S120

 WG-20 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Ricoh WG-20

 S120 WG-20 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S120 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S120 and the WG-20.

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S120 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-20 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (217g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S120
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
67
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (217g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon S120 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot S120Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-26 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $370