Canon SX260 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX260 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 8 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS grades against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS and the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and WG-70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.