Canon SX520 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX520 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS has got external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon SX520 HS versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WG-70 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and WG-70.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX520 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.