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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
Ricoh WG-20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX610 HS WG-20 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-20 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX610 HS WG-20 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
71
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh WG-20
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