Canon SX540 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was released 16 months earlier than the WG-50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX540 HS matches up against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX540 HS and Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS versus the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and WG-50 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and WG-50.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX540 HS will be behind in sensor tech.