Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up against the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS provides physical dimensions 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-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and WG-50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind in sensor technology.