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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 5 years before the WG-6 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SX700 HS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WG-6 SX700 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-6

 SX700 HS WG-6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS has outside dimensions 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-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the WG-6.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-6 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and WG-6.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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great battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (340 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (246 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 250 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $271