Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 15 months before the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WG-30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WG-30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.