Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 18 months before the WG-30W which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS and the WG-30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WG-30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.