Canon SX1 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WG-20 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.