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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX280 HS was brought out 10 months before the WG-20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS scores vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-20

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 WG-20 SX280 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-20

		

		

			
 SX280 HS WG-20 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX280 HS vs the WG-20.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WG-20.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detect autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
39
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography advice
61
 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather proof
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery power (210 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
47
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-21 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery 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 One One
Retail pricing $325 $370