Canon SX40 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS versus Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and WG-50 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.