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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 2 years later than the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX620 HS scores vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh WG-20

 SX620 HS WG-20 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2014Fresher by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WG-20 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-20

 SX620 HS WG-20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS and the WG-20.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and WG-20.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
71
lighter than average (182g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-20
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh WG-20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2016-05-10 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $370