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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS grades vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SX130 IS WG-50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX130 IS

 WG-50 SX130 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017August 2010More recent by 82 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 SX130 IS WG-50 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the WG-50.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and WG-50 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and WG-50.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition (308 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-08-19 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $280