Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX610 HS was introduced 12 months after the WG-20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-20
SX610 HS | WG-20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX610 HS
WG-20 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-20
SX610 HS | WG-20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS and the WG-20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WG-20.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191 grams (0.42 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $214 | $370 |