Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX170 IS was brought out 13 months before the WG-30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades versus the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX170 IS versus Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS against the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and WG-30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX170 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.