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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 24 months earlier than the WG-20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS grades vs the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX240 HS WG-20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX240 HS

 WG-20 SX240 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX240 HS WG-20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS against the WG-20.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WG-20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
has face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (224 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $370