Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 4 years later than the WG-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX70 HS grades versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS and the WG-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and WG-20 is 63 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WG-20.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.