Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30
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![Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon_PowerShot_SX700_HS_0.jpg)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX700 HS was introduced 7 months prior to the WG-30 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades against the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh WG-30
SX700 HS | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Canon SX700 HS
WG-30 | SX700 HS | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-30
SX700 HS | WG-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS and the WG-30.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and WG-30 is 89 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and WG-30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX700 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX700-HS-vs-Ricoh-WG-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Ricoh WG-30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2014-10-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $349 | $428 |