Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 20 months prior to the WG-20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS vs the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WG-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.