Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
- Launched August 2010
- Refreshed by Canon SX150 IS
(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
- Announced February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX130 IS was announced 10 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX130 IS grades versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Ricoh WG-70
SX130 IS | WG-70 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX130 IS
WG-70 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | August 2010 | More recent by 115 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-70
SX130 IS | WG-70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer 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) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS and Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS versus the WG-70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and WG-70 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and WG-70.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Ricoh WG-70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2020-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 pounds) | 193g (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 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 | - | 300 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $280 |