Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W, 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-30W (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 7 months earlier than the WG-30W so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the WG-30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and WG-30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and WG-30W.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX700 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.