Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Announced February 2015
(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
- Released May 2017

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was released 3 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores versus the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Ricoh WG-50
SX410 IS | WG-50 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX410 IS
WG-50 | SX410 IS | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 27 months |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-50
SX410 IS | WG-50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and WG-50 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and WG-50.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX410 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Ricoh WG-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2017-05-24 |
Physical type | 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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 185 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $199 | $280 |