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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX710 HS versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 6 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX710 HS grades versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SX710 HS WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SX710 HS

 WG-70 SX710 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2015More recent by 61 months

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-70

 SX710 HS WG-70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS features physical 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) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS and the WG-70.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and WG-70 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and WG-70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX710 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 230 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $280