Canon SX700 HS vs Ricoh WG-80

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the WG-80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and WG-80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and WG-80.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SX700 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.