Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 3 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX60 HS scores vs the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS features external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX60 HS vs the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and WG-50 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and WG-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be behind in sensor technology.