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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 10 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS grades against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX210 IS WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX210 IS

 WG-70 SX210 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020June 2010Fresher by 117 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX210 IS WG-70 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS against the WG-70.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and WG-70.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
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lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-06-16 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $226 $280