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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX70 HS versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 4 years later than the WG-30W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX70 HS scores vs the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SX70 HS WG-30W 
ReleasedSeptember 2018October 2014Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SX70 HS

 WG-30W SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SX70 HS WG-30W 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys external 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-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX70 HS vs the WG-30W.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and WG-30W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (608g)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
56
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
64
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
64
fairly wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others in class (608g)
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Ricoh WG-30W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2018-09-20 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608g (1.34 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $550 $280