Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- New Model is Canon SX160 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
- Launched February 2020
- Later Model is Ricoh WG-80

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was introduced 8 years before the WG-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-70
SX150 IS | WG-70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX150 IS
WG-70 | SX150 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 94 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-70
SX150 IS | WG-70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WG-70 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WG-70.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Ricoh WG-70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
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 All around 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 | 130 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $280 |