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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • New Model is Canon SX710 HS
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 7 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX700 HS scores versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX700 HS WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX700 HS

 WG-70 SX700 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX700 HS WG-70 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the WG-70.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and WG-70 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and WG-70.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SX700 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (269g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off On, off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $280