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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 5 months prior to the WG-20 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS grades versus the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX510 HS WG-20 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX510 HS

 WG-20 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX510 HS WG-20 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS features physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS versus the WG-20.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-20 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and WG-20.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography information
35
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography info
37
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-08-22 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP 14MP
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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $370