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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX520 HS
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SX510 HS WG-30W 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX510 HS

 WG-30W SX510 HS 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SX510 HS WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX510 HS and the WG-30W.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and WG-30W is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and WG-30W.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30W to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography details
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (250 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 194 gr (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 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 250 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $280