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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 10 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX30 IS grades against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX30 IS WG-70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX30 IS

 WG-70 SX30 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2020September 2010Fresher by 114 months

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX30 IS WG-70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the WG-70.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and WG-70 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and WG-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (601g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (601 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (601 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2010-09-14 2020-02-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $280