Canon SX70 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was revealed 17 months after the WG-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX70 HS scores versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS and the WG-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WG-50 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and WG-50.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.