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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Announced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX620 HS WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX620 HS

 WG-70 SX620 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020May 2016More modern by 45 months

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX620 HS WG-70 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS features 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-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS against the WG-70.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and WG-70.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-05-10 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lb) 193 grams (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $280