Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 4 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS vs the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and WG-50 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and WG-50.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX700 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.