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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
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 S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was brought out around the same time to the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S200 scores versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh WG-20

 S200 WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon S200

 WG-20 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-20

 S200 WG-20 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S200 compared to the WG-20.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and WG-20.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-20 will give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
64
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot S200Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-02-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $293 $370