Canon SX170 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-70, one is 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-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 7 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX170 IS scores against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX170 IS and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS versus the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX170 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.