Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Ricoh WG-70
SX280 HS | WG-70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX280 HS
WG-70 | SX280 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | March 2013 | More modern by 83 months |
Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Ricoh WG-70
SX280 HS | WG-70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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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 |