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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX200 IS scores vs the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX200 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX200 IS

 WG-6 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2009Newer by 106 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX200 IS WG-6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the WG-6.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and WG-6.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $271