Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 18 months before the WG-30W making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS scores versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS against the WG-30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and WG-30W.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.