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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX500 IS grades against the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

					

					

						
 SX500 IS WG-50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX500 IS

					

					

						
 WG-50 SX500 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2012More modern by 57 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh WG-50

					

					

						
 SX500 IS WG-50 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS against the WG-50.
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and WG-50 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and WG-50.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
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 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (195 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (195 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-50
46
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery pack (195 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
48
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment sealing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone socket
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341g (0.75 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $280