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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX170 IS
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 15 months prior to the WG-30W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS scores vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SX160 IS WG-30W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX160 IS

 WG-30W SX160 IS 
RevealedOctober 2014June 2013More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SX160 IS WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS and the WG-30W.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WG-30W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX160 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography advice
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
68
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than others (291g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (291g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 291 grams (0.64 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $280