Canon SX620 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 7 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and WG-80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WG-80.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX620 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.