Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-6

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 21 months earlier than the WG-6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the WG-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WG-6 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and WG-6.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX620 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.