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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores against the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX170 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX170 IS

 WG-6 SX170 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2013Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX170 IS WG-6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS features outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the WG-6.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and WG-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX170 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (246g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (246 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251g (0.55 lbs) 246g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 300 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $271