Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 17 months later than the WG-30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS against the WG-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WG-30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WG-30.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.