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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh WG-30

 SX170 IS WG-30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SX170 IS

 WG-30 SX170 IS 
LaunchedOctober 2014August 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-30

 SX170 IS WG-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

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

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (251g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-30
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISRicoh WG-30
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Ricoh WG-30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2014-10-09
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251g (0.55 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $428