Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced August 2010
- Later Model is Canon SX150 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
- Announced February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was manufactured 8 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS grades against the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh WG-6
SX130 IS | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX130 IS
WG-6 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 91 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-6
SX130 IS | WG-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS versus the WG-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WG-6 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and WG-6.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2018-02-21 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lb) | 246g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $271 |