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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 months after the WG-30W which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 SX610 HS WG-30W 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 WG-30W SX610 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-30W

		

		

			
 SX610 HS WG-30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015October 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the WG-30W.
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and WG-30W.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (191 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
44
 excellent zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.5 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (270 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
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 lighter than others in class (191g)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery (270 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery (270 shots)
 no Timelapse function
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (191g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $214 $280