Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched May 2017
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-50
SX280 HS | WG-50 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX280 HS
WG-50 | SX280 HS | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | March 2013 | More modern by 50 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-50
SX280 HS | WG-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh WG-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2017-05-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs |
Form 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, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $325 | $280 |