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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was revealed 7 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS scores vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 SX160 IS WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 WG-70 SX160 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2013More recent by 80 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 SX160 IS WG-70 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the WG-70.
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WG-70 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WG-70.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the production date  of the products into consideration. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
46
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
42
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (291g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
51
 incredible zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
50
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
69
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (448mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather proof
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
49
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16MP)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging info
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (291g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $280