Canon SX510 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was manufactured 9 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX510 HS grades versus the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX510 HS and Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the WG-80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WG-80 is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and WG-80.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.