Canon SX50 HS vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was introduced 12 months before the WG-4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the WG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and WG-4 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and WG-4.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-4 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.