Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 2 months earlier than the WG-30W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS grades versus the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS vs the WG-30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and WG-30W is 81 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WG-30W.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.