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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was revealed 5 years before the WG-20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX200 IS WG-20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-20 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014May 2009Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX200 IS WG-20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the WG-20.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $370