Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out very close to the WG-30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX60 HS matches up against the WG-30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS against the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and WG-30W is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and WG-30W.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.