Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
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- 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
- Released February 2020
- New Model is Ricoh WG-80
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Ricoh WG-70
SX500 IS | WG-70 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX500 IS
WG-70 | SX500 IS | |||
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Released | February 2020 | August 2012 | More modern by 90 months |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh WG-70
SX500 IS | WG-70 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing 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 SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS versus the WG-70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and WG-70 is 80 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and WG-70.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Ricoh WG-70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
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 All around 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 | 195 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $280 |