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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 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 SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SX150 IS WG-50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WG-50 SX150 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017May 2012More modern by 61 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 SX150 IS WG-50 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the WG-50.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and WG-50 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and WG-50.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography advice
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-14 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 300 shots
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, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $280