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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX280 HS scores against the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX280 HS WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX280 HS

 WG-70 SX280 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020March 2013More modern by 83 months

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX280 HS WG-70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS and the WG-70.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and WG-70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
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lighter than competitors (233g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-03-21 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $325 $280