Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 13 months prior to the WG-30W which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX170 IS scores vs the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS against the WG-30W.

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

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and WG-30W.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX170 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.