Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50
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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
- Launched January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Ricoh WG-50
SX610 HS | WG-50 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX610 HS
WG-50 | SX610 HS | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Ricoh WG-50
SX610 HS | WG-50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Ricoh WG-50 | |
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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 |