Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 24 months after the WG-20 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX540 HS matches up versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS and the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and WG-20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and WG-20.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.