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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX150 IS WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WG-70 SX150 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2020May 2012More modern by 94 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX150 IS WG-70 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
64
lighter than average in class (306g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (130 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (130 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISRicoh WG-70
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