Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 20 months later than the WG-30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX620 HS grades against the WG-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the WG-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WG-30.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.