Canon SX60 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX60 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX60 HS grades versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS vs the WG-70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and WG-70 is 61 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and WG-70.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX60 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.