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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-20 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX10 IS grades versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX10 IS WG-20 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX10 IS

 WG-20 SX10 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX10 IS WG-20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the WG-20.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and WG-20 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and WG-20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (600g)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $275 $370