Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-50

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was announced 4 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S200 matches up versus the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 vs the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and WG-50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-50 will produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.