Canon SX120 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX120 IS versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WG-50 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS versus Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS versus the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and WG-50 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and WG-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh WG-50 will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.