Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh WG-30

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 21 months earlier than the WG-30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS versus the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and WG-30 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and WG-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.