Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Ricoh WG-6
SX10 IS | WG-6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX10 IS
WG-6 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 110 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Ricoh WG-6
SX10 IS | WG-6 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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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 |