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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

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-6 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled 10 years before the WG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX10 IS WG-6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX10 IS

 WG-6 SX10 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 110 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX10 IS WG-6 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the WG-6.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and WG-6 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and WG-6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography features
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors in class (246g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than average in class (600g)
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (246g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2018-02-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 246 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $275 $271