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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
Ricoh WG-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SX280 HS WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX280 HS

 WG-50 SX280 HS 
LaunchedMay 2017March 2013More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-50

 SX280 HS WG-50 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
has face detection focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (233 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSRicoh WG-50
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