Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS scores against the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS vs the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WG-50 is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.