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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 6 months later than the WG-20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX400 IS WG-20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WG-20 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX400 IS WG-20 
RevealedJuly 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the WG-20.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WG-20 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh WG-20
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-07-29 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $370