Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 12 months after the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS versus the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and WG-20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and WG-20.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.