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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 4 years before the WG-20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX130 IS WG-20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WG-20 SX130 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX130 IS WG-20 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS and the WG-20.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and WG-20 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and WG-20.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $370