Canon SX610 HS vs Ricoh WG-6

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years prior to the WG-6 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS matches up against the WG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS against the WG-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and WG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SX610 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.