Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS vs the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and WG-30.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.