Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX510 HS versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX510 HS scores against the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical dimensions 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-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS against the WG-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-50 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and WG-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.