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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Revealed May 2016
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
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 12 months earlier than the WG-50 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX620 HS grades versus the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SX620 HS WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WG-50 SX620 HS 
RevealedMay 2017May 2016More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-50

 SX620 HS WG-50 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the WG-50.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WG-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors in class (182g)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (182 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh WG-50
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh WG-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-05-10 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $280