Canon SX410 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX410 IS versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the WG-70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and WG-70 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and WG-70.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX410 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.