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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores versus the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SX610 HS WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX610 HS

 WG-50 SX610 HS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2015More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-50

 SX610 HS WG-50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the WG-50.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and WG-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX610 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
71
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSRicoh WG-50
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical 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 shots 300 shots
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, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $214 $280