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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was introduced 21 months before the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX150 IS grades versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX150 IS WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WG-20 SX150 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX150 IS WG-20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the WG-20.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and WG-20 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WG-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
64
lighter than others (306 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
46
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (130 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-14 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
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 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 130 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $370