Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX30 IS grades vs the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and WG-20 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.