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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 4 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 SX400 IS WG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 WG-6 SX400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2014Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 SX400 IS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the WG-6.
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WG-6 is 81 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and WG-6.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX400 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
45
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography highlights
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
60
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-6
42
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (190 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
60
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery (190 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 heavier than competitors in class (246g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography factors
40
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery (190 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
56
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging advice
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (246g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
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)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Flash on, flash off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $271