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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Released February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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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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The SX500 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX500 IS WG-70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX500 IS

 WG-70 SX500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2012More modern by 90 months

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX500 IS WG-70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (195 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISRicoh WG-70
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