Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was released 4 years before the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX160 IS scores vs the WG-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX160 IS against the WG-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WG-50 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and WG-50.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.