Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 2 years later than the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades against the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and WG-20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.